Ted vs Tom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Ted Rank #2,917

Tom Rank #2,829

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Ted or Tom more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Ted and Tom mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ted and Tom boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.