Teddy vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Teddy Rank #898

Howard Rank #1,056

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Teddy or Howard more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Howard mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Teddy and Howard boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.