Teddy vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

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Teddy Rank #898

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Alec mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Teddy and Alec boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.