Rick vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Rick Rank #2,948

Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rick or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rick and Ted mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Rick and Ted boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.