Ned
Ned: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หnษd/ ยท [หnษd]
Meaning and origin of Ned
- A medieval diminutive of the male given name Edward.
Etymology
From rebracketing of the phrase mine Ed to my Ned.
How popular is Ned?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 17,292 boys in the U.S. have been named Ned (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4792 in 1931. Its highest rank for boys was #240 in 1890. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Sibling name ideas for Ned
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Ned FAQ
What does the name Ned mean?
A medieval diminutive of the male given name Edward. From rebracketing of the phrase mine Ed to my Ned.
How popular is the name Ned?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 17,292 boys in the U.S. have been named Ned (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4792 in 1931. Its highest rank for boys was #240 in 1890. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ned a boy or girl name?
Ned is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 17,292 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.