US Popularity:6216
Origin:Greek
Meaning:wealth, fortune; God's gift
Ted is a boy's name of Greek origin. A diminutive form of Theodore 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.
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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

Ted Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ted is currently #2563 on The Bump
Boy:Ted is currently #788 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ted is currently #6216 in U.S. births
Boy:Ted is currently #2160 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#6216
in 2023
+ 194
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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