Ted vs Thompson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Ted Rank #2,917

Thompson Rank #2,935

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Ted or Thompson more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Ted and Thompson mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Ted and Thompson boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.