Ed

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Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Ed is an English diminutive name. It can be short for:
1. Edgar, the English form of the Old English Eadgar, a name meaning “Rich, Spear,” form “ead” (noble) and “gar” (spear).
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2. Edmund, the modern form of the Old English name Eadmund. It meant “Rich Protector” from “ead” (rich) and “mund” (protection).
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3. Edward, a form of the Old English name, Eadweard, which means “Rich Guard,” from “ead” (rich) and “weard” (guard).
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4. Edwin, the modern English form of Eadwine, an Old English name meaning “Rich Friend,” from “ead” (rich) and “wine” (friend).

In all of these cases, Ed comes from an Old English name and means “Rich.”

History:
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Please see any of the above names for more information.

Pronunciation: edd

Diminutives:
English: Eddie, Eddy.

Alternates: Edd.

See also: Eddie.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Ed Bullins (1935-)
American playwright.

Singers and Entertainers:
Ed Wynn (1886-1966)
American comedian.
Ed Sullivan (1901-1974)
American television personality.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.144 % named Eddie
0.032 % named Ed
0.010 % named Eddy

Popularity of Ed:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 188th most popular.
1910-1920: 293rd most popular.
1920-1930: 365th most popular.
1930-1940: 348th most popular.
1940-1950: 379th most popular.
1950-1960: 425th most popular.
1960-1970: 437th most popular.
1970-2000: N/A