US Popularity:6335
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Wealth, fortune; God's gift
Ted is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin. A diminutive form of the likes of Theodore, Theodora, and Edward, it means "wealth," "fortune," or "God's gift." If you're looking for a sweet name to show baby how much you treasure their presence, Ted is a worthy contender. Adding to its appeal is the fictional TV character Ted Lasso, who charmed audiences with his sunny disposition and eternal optimism in the comedy series of the same name.
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Famous People Named Ted

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Ted Cassidy
    Actor
  • Ted Hughes
    Poet
  • Ted Williams
    Baseball Player

How Popular Is The Name Ted?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ted is currently #2366 on The Bump
Boy:Ted is currently #1327 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ted is currently #6335 in U.S. births
Boy:Ted is currently #2932 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

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2024
Gender:
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