Murphy vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Murphy Rank #475
Teddy Rank #898

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #898 for Teddy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

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 Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

If you choose Teddy

Bertie Archie Charlie Freddie Maisie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy or Teddy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Teddy mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Murphy and Teddy boy or girl names?

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

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