Thompson vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Thompson Rank #2,935

Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Thompson or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Thompson and Ted mean?

Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Thompson and Ted boy or girl names?

Thompson is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.