Kato 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

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Popularity Comparison

Kato Rank #2,796
Ted Rank #2,917

Kato is more popular, ranked #2796 vs #2917 for Ted.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kato ___

  • Kato James
  • Kato Michael
  • Kato Elijah
  • Kato David
  • Kato Emmanuel
  • Kato Joseph

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 Kato

Zola Amara Kofi Nia Kwame

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kato or Ted more popular?

Kato is more popular, ranked #2796 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Kato and Ted mean?

Kato means "second of twins" (Luganda origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Kato and Ted boy or girl names?

Kato is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.

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