Rickey 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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rickey Rank #2,803
Ted Rank #2,917

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 vs #2917 for Ted.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rickey ___

  • Rickey James
  • Rickey Lee
  • Rickey Wayne
  • Rickey Dale
  • Rickey Eugene
  • Rickey Dean

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 Rickey

Tammy Donnie Bobby Cindy Johnny

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rickey or Ted more popular?

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Rickey and Ted mean?

Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Rickey and Ted boy or girl names?

Rickey is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.

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