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Ted vs Hanson

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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Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,840
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ted Rank #2,917
Hanson Rank #2,840

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2917 for Ted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ted or Hanson more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Ted and Hanson mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Ted and Hanson boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.

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