Levin vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levin

Boy #3,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved friend, dear companion"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Jewish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,016
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Levin Rank #3,016
Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #3016 for Levin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Levin ___

  • Levin James
  • Levin Alexander
  • Levin Otto
  • Levin Franz
  • Levin Henrik
  • Levin Tobias

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 Levin

Marta Klaus Greta Friedrich Elsa

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levin or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Levin at #3016 in the United States.

What do Levin and Ted mean?

Levin means "beloved friend, dear companion" (Germanic origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Levin and Ted boy or girl names?

Levin is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.

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