Teddy vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

American English British

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Teddy Rank #898

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Harry mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Teddy and Harry boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.