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Ted vs Penn

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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Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ted Rank #2,917
Penn Rank #2,952

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #2952 for Penn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ted or Penn more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Ted and Penn mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Ted and Penn boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.

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