Ted wins 4 of 5 dimensions
Ed: avg 37Ted: avg 56
Dimension-by-Dimension
Ed: 38SuccessTed: 68
Ed: 43MoralityTed: 27
Ed: 40HealthTed: 73
Ed: 31WarmthTed: 54
Ed: 32CheerfulnessTed: 58
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Ed: 71MasculinityTed: 67
Ed: 71FemininityTed: 67
Summary
Ed scores higher on Morality and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 37. Ted scores higher on Success and Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness, with an average perception score of 56.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ed or Ted a better name?▾
Ted has a higher average perception score. Ed averages 37 and Ted averages 56 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
What is the difference between Ed and Ted?▾
Ed scores higher in Morality and Masculinity and Femininity, while Ted scores higher in Success and Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness.
Which name sounds more successful, Ed or Ted?▾
Ted scores 68 in Success compared to Ed's 38, making Ted sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.