Tom vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Tom Rank #2,829

Ted Rank #2,917

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Tom or Ted more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Tom and Ted mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Tom and Ted boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.