Ted vs Tobin

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
Tobin Rank #2,822

Tobin is more popular, ranked #2822 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

Tobin ___

  • Tobin James
  • Tobin Lee
  • Tobin Patrick
  • Tobin Reid
  • Tobin Charles
  • Tobin Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ted

Fred Jack Oliver Anna Lucy

If you choose Tobin

Rowan Declan Siobhan Nora Eamon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ted or Tobin more popular?

Tobin is more popular, ranked #2822 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Ted and Tobin mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Tobin means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ted and Tobin boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Tobin is primarily a boy name.

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