Colston vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Colston Rank #2,839
Ted Rank #2,917

Colston is more popular, ranked #2839 vs #2917 for Ted.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colston ___

  • Colston James
  • Colston Reid
  • Colston Gray
  • Colston Thomas
  • Colston William
  • Colston Grant

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 Colston

Colton Preston Fletcher Parker Nora

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colston or Ted more popular?

Colston is more popular, ranked #2839 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Colston and Ted mean?

Colston means "dark one's town" (Old English origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Colston and Ted boy or girl names?

Colston is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.

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