Ed

Q: Is Ed a boy or girl name?

Ed is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #9378, and as a girl name it ranks #38946.

Q: How popular is the name Ed?

Ed is ranked #9378 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ EHD ]

Boy Name #9,378 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ed is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHD.

Popularity Over Time

#9,378

Current Rank

Peaked 1959 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,378
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Edward #228 Eduardo #375 Edwin #383 Edgar #460 Eden #468 Edison #828 Eddie #943 Edmund #1184

Middle Name Ideas

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Ed Carter

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Ed Finn

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Ed Ezra

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Ed Grayson

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Ed Asher

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Ed Ethan

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Also a Girl Name

Ed is also used as a girl name, ranked #38946.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ed

Is Ed a boy or girl name?

Ed is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9378. As a girl name, it is ranked #38946. Ed is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ed?

Ed is pronounced EHD.

How popular is the name Ed?

Ed is currently ranked #9378 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Ed a common or rare name?

Ed is an uncommon name, ranked #9378 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ed

Ed is a boy name .

Is Ed a boy or girl name? Ed is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,378 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,946. Ed is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ed is currently ranked #9,378 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ed include Edward, Eduardo, Edwin, Edgar, Eden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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