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Boy Name

Edward

"Wealthy guardian, prosperous protector"

Ranked #135 for boys

About the Name Edward

Meaning

Wealthy guardian, prosperous protector

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

E

Boy Rank

#135

Edward is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Wealthy guardian, prosperous protector" and is currently ranked #135 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other English names.

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Popularity Over Time

#18
1950
#22
1960
#42
1970
#68
1980
#95
1990
#120
2000
#120
2010
#135
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Edward

  • EN Edward Norton
  • KE King Edward

Names Similar to Edward

Ethan

Boy

Strong, firm, enduring

Hebrew #15

Emerson

Unisex

Son of Emery, brave, powerful

Germanic #200
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
E
Origin
English

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