Debra vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Debra

Girl #3,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bee"

Origin: Hebrew D'vorah

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,576
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deb, Debbie, Debby

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Debra Rank #3,576
Teddy Rank #898

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #3576 for Debra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Debra ___

  • Debra Ann
  • Debra Lynn
  • Debra Marie
  • Debra Jean
  • Debra Kay
  • Debra Lee

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 Debra

Susan Patricia Linda Barbara Karen

If you choose Teddy

Bertie Archie Charlie Freddie Maisie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debra or Teddy more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Debra at #3576 in the United States.

What do Debra and Teddy mean?

Debra means "bee" (Hebrew D'vorah origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Debra and Teddy boy or girl names?

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

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