Teddy vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Teddy Rank #898

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Jefferson mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Teddy and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.