Ted

Boy's name

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

Meaning Divine gift
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 43 Falling
Peak year 1958

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Names Starting With T

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ted Williams - Baseball Hall of Famer
  • Ted Kennedy - U.S. Senator
  • Ted Danson - Actor (Cheers, The Good Place)
  • Ted Turner - Media mogul (CNN founder)
  • Ted Cruz - U.S. Senator
  • Ted Nugent - Rock musician
  • Ted Kaczynski - Unabomber
  • Ted Allen - TV host (Queer Eye, Chopped)
  • Ted Mosby - Fictional architect (How I Met Your Mother)

Brothers for Ted

Boy names closely related to Ted

Gene Adrien Fred Allan Justen Maxx Kent Joshuah

Sisters for Ted

Girl names closely related to Ted

Janell Stephenie Amie Chrystal Stacy Maiya Carol Anneliese

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Ted

Teddy Tedra Theda Theo Theodora Theodore

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