Teddy vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Teddy Rank #898

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Nelson mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Teddy and Nelson boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.