Teddy vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Teddy Rank #898

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Ray mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Teddy and Ray boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.