Teddy vs Ricky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Teddy Rank #898

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Ricky mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Teddy and Ricky boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.