Ted vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

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Ted Rank #2,917

Arlan Rank #2,775

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Ted or Arlan more popular?

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Ted and Arlan mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ted and Arlan boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.