Ted vs Rick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Ted Rank #2,917

Rick Rank #2,948

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Ted or Rick more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Ted and Rick mean?

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

Are Ted and Rick boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.