Teddy vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

American English British

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Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Teddy Rank #898

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Jerry mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Teddy and Jerry boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.