Ted vs Theodore

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

Ted Rank #2,917
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2917 for Ted.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ted ___

  • Ted James
  • Ted William
  • Ted Alexander
  • Ted Charles
  • Ted Henry
  • Ted Michael

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ted or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Ted and Theodore mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ted and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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