Teddy vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Teddy Rank #898

Carl Rank #1,035

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Teddy or Carl more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Carl mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Teddy and Carl boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.