Teddy vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Teddy Rank #898

Van Rank #909

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #909 for Van.

Is Teddy or Van more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Van mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Teddy and Van boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.