Eddy
Eddy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛdi/
Meaning and origin of Eddy
- A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-.
Etymology
Diminutives + -y.
How popular is Eddy?
Since 1880, 392 girls and 14,039 boys in the U.S. have been named Eddy (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2643 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #449 in 1947. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Eddy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Eddy
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Eddy FAQ
What does the name Eddy mean?
A diminutive of Edward, Edgar, Edwin, or other male given names beginning with Ed-. Diminutives + -y.
How popular is the name Eddy?
Since 1880, 392 girls and 14,039 boys in the U.S. have been named Eddy (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2643 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #449 in 1947. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Eddy a boy or girl name?
Eddy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 392 girls and 14,039 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.