Ted vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Ted Rank #2,917

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Ted or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Ted and Richard mean?

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

Are Ted and Richard boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.