Ed
Ed: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɛd/
Meaning and origin of Ed
- A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.
How popular is Ed?
Since 1880, 165 girls and 26,205 boys in the U.S. have been named Ed (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1511 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #54 in 1882. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Ed FAQ
What does the name Ed mean?
A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.
How popular is the name Ed?
Since 1880, 165 girls and 26,205 boys in the U.S. have been named Ed (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1511 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #54 in 1882. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Ed a boy or girl name?
Ed is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 165 girls and 26,205 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.