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Ted vs Davy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,917
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,844
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ted Rank #2,917
Davy Rank #2,844

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 vs #2917 for Ted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ted or Davy more popular?

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Ted and Davy mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ted and Davy boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Davy is primarily a boy name.

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