Carissa vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carissa

Girl #3,462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,462
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cari, Rissa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carissa Rank #3,462
Teddy Rank #898

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #3462 for Carissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carissa ___

  • Carissa Anne
  • Carissa Marie
  • Carissa Nicole
  • Carissa Grace
  • Carissa Lynn
  • Carissa Renee

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 Carissa

Marissa Clarissa Melissa Sebastian Elias

If you choose Teddy

Bertie Archie Charlie Freddie Maisie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carissa or Teddy more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Carissa at #3462 in the United States.

What do Carissa and Teddy mean?

Carissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Carissa and Teddy boy or girl names?

Carissa is primarily a girl name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.

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