What does the name Ted mean?

The name Ted means "Divine gift".

How popular is the name Ted?

In 2023, 43 babies were named Ted in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Ted is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 43 ↘

All-Time Total: 73,790

Peak Year: 1958

Ted is a diminutive form of the name Edward, which is of Old English origin meaning "wealthy guardian."

Boy names closely related to Ted

Gene Adrien Fred Allan Justen Maxx Kent Joshuah

Girl names closely related to Ted

Janell Stephenie Amie Chrystal Stacy Maiya Carol Anneliese

Names with similar meaning to Ted

Teddy Tedra Theda Theo Theodora Theodore

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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