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Edward

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Meaning

"Wealth Guardian"

An Old English compound for wealth and guard, it is historically linked to English kings and saints.

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Popularity History of Edward

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#228Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#228

Edward was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-15

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Edward Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Edward.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Edward

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Famous Edwards

  • K
    King Edward VIII
    British king who abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson
  • E
    Edward Jenner
    English physician who created the smallpox vaccine

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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