Edmund vs Willie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edmund Rank #1,184
Willie Rank #1,376

Edmund is more popular, ranked #1184 vs #1376 for Willie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

Willie ___

  • Willie James
  • Willie Ray
  • Willie Dean
  • Willie Scott
  • Willie Lee
  • Willie Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

If you choose Willie

Bobby Tommy Jimmy Betty Patty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmund or Willie more popular?

Edmund is more popular, ranked #1184 compared to Willie at #1376 in the United States.

What do Edmund and Willie mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Edmund and Willie boy or girl names?

Edmund is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.

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