Asante vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asante

Boy #2,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thank you, grateful"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian Kenyan African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,805
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asa, San

Playground Safety Score

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Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,917
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Teddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Asante Rank #2,805
Ted Rank #2,917

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 vs #2917 for Ted.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asante ___

  • Asante James
  • Asante Emmanuel
  • Asante Kofi
  • Asante Michael
  • Asante David
  • Asante Lee

Ted ___

  • Ted James
  • Ted William
  • Ted Alexander
  • Ted Charles
  • Ted Henry
  • Ted Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asante

Zuri Kwame Amara Kofi Nia

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asante or Ted more popular?

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Asante and Ted mean?

Asante means "thank you, grateful" (Swahili origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Asante and Ted boy or girl names?

Asante is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.

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