Edith vs Thelman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#528
Total SSA Count
579
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Edie, Edi

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Thelman

Boy #13,138 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"will, desire, divine purpose"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,138
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thel, T-Man, Theo

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Popularity Comparison

Edith Rank #528
Thelman Rank #13,138

Edith is more popular, ranked #528 vs #13138 for Thelman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edith ___

  • Edith Rose
  • Edith Mae
  • Edith Grace
  • Edith Pearl
  • Edith Jane
  • Edith Louise

Thelman ___

  • Thelman Lee
  • Thelman Ray
  • Thelman James
  • Thelman Earl
  • Thelman Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edith

Arthur Florence Rupert Agnes Walter

If you choose Thelman

Delma Wilma Chester Cleatus Norma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edith or Thelman more popular?

Edith is more popular, ranked #528 compared to Thelman at #13138 in the United States.

What do Edith and Thelman mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Thelman means "will, desire, divine purpose" (Greek origin).

Are Edith and Thelman boy or girl names?

Edith is primarily a girl name. Thelman is primarily a boy name.

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