Nelson vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#778
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nel, Nels

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nelson Rank #778
Teddy Rank #898

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #898 for Teddy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nelson ___

  • Nelson James
  • Nelson Edward
  • Nelson William
  • Nelson George
  • Nelson Lee
  • Nelson Ray

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 Nelson

Grant Winston Lincoln Clara Ruth

If you choose Teddy

Bertie Archie Charlie Freddie Maisie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nelson or Teddy more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Teddy mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Nelson and Teddy boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.

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