Bastian vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bastian

Boy #1,003 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Spanish French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,003
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bast, Bash, Bas

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bastian Rank #1,003
Teddy Rank #898

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #1003 for Bastian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bastian ___

  • Bastian James
  • Bastian Cole
  • Bastian Luca
  • Bastian Finn
  • Bastian Alexander
  • Bastian Grey

Teddy ___

  • Teddy James
  • Teddy William
  • Teddy George
  • Teddy Robert
  • Teddy Charles
  • Teddy John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bastian

Caspian Florian Leona Isadora Matthias

If you choose Teddy

Bertie Archie Charlie Freddie Maisie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bastian or Teddy more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Bastian at #1003 in the United States.

What do Bastian and Teddy mean?

Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Bastian and Teddy boy or girl names?

Bastian is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.

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