Ed
Pronunciation: [ EHD ]
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Ed first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 8,115 babies have been named Ed in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ed is past its peak , currently ranked #9,378 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,378
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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"Little saint; diminutive form of Santo"
#9,572 in US
Sanskrit origin
"cool, crisp season"
#9,444 in US
Old French mont via Latin mons origin
"of the mountain"
#9,389 in US
Aramaic/Biblical origin
"the rock"
#9,454 in US
Japanese origin
"prosperous tree or thriving tree"
#9,235 in US
Arabic (qutun) via English origin
"cotton plant, soft white fiber"
#9,247 in US
Old Norse origin
"gentle, kind"
#9,286 in US
Hebrew origin
"Gift of God; one who is like God"
#9,262 in US
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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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