Teddy vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Teddy Rank #898

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Neil mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Teddy and Neil boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.