Teddy vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Teddy Rank #898

Dash Rank #969

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Teddy or Dash more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Dash mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Teddy and Dash boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.