Edd
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Edd first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 701 babies have been named Edd in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Edd is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,856 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,856
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Edd is also used as a girl name, ranked #24094.
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About the Name Edd
Edd is a boy name .
Is Edd a boy or girl name? Edd is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,856 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,094. Edd is more commonly used as a girl name.
Edd is currently ranked #27,856 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Edd include Eddie, Eddy, Eddison . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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