Eddie vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

English American Irish British

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Eddie Rank #943

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #943 for Eddie.

Is Eddie or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Harry mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Eddie and Harry boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.