What does the name Ed mean?

The name Ed means "Rich guard".

What is the origin of the name Ed?

Ed is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 9 babies were named Ed in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 9 ↘

All-Time Total: 19,090

Peak Year: 1959

Ed is a short form of the Old English name Eadweard, meaning "wealthy guardian."

Ed Sheeran - Singer-songwriter known for hit songs like "Shape of You."
Ed Harris - Actor known for roles in "Apollo 13" and "The Truman Show."
Ed O'Neill - Actor known for roles in "Married... with Children" and "Modern Family."
Ed Helms - Actor known for roles in "The Office" and "The Hangover."
Ed Asner - Actor known for roles in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
Ed McMahon - TV personality known for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson."
Ed Westwick - Actor known for role in "Gossip Girl."
Ed Burns - Actor and filmmaker known for "Saving Private Ryan."
Ed Skrein - Actor known for roles in "Deadpool" and "Game of Thrones."
Ed Begley Jr. - Actor known for roles in "St. Elsewhere" and "Arrested Development."

Boy names closely related to Ed

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Girl names closely related to Ed

Kathie Cindi Shanon Breanne Deanne Carie Danette Lavonne

Names with similar meaning to Ed

Eddie Eddy Eduardo Edward Edwardo Ned

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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