Stockton vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stockton

Boy #3,044 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement near a tree stump"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,044
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stock, Stocky

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Stockton Rank #3,044
Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #3044 for Stockton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stockton ___

  • Stockton James
  • Stockton Lee
  • Stockton Reed
  • Stockton Cole
  • Stockton Grant

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 Stockton

Colton Dalton Sutton Presley Hadley

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stockton or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Stockton at #3044 in the United States.

What do Stockton and Ted mean?

Stockton means "settlement near a tree stump" (Old English origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Stockton and Ted boy or girl names?

Stockton is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.

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