Gretel vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretel

Girl #3,274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,274
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Greta, Gret

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gretel Rank #3,274
Teddy Rank #898

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #3274 for Gretel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretel ___

  • Gretel Rose
  • Gretel Marie
  • Gretel Louise
  • Gretel Elise
  • Gretel Anna
  • Gretel Clare

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 Gretel

Hansel Fritz Liesel Anneliese Klaus

If you choose Teddy

Bertie Archie Charlie Freddie Maisie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretel or Teddy more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Gretel at #3274 in the United States.

What do Gretel and Teddy mean?

Gretel means "pearl" (Greek via Germanic origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Gretel and Teddy boy or girl names?

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

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