Mike vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,011
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mikey

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Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#898
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Mike Rank #1,011
Teddy Rank #898

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #1011 for Mike.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mike ___

  • Mike James
  • Mike Thomas
  • Mike Anthony
  • Mike David
  • Mike Ryan
  • Mike 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 Mike

Danny Tommy Kevin Sarah Katie

If you choose Teddy

Bertie Archie Charlie Freddie Maisie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mike or Teddy more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Teddy mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Mike and Teddy boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.

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