Wealthy guardian
A short form of names beginning with the Old English element 'ead', meaning wealth or fortune, combined with 'weard', meaning guard. While traditionally a nickname for Edward or Edmund, it has a history of independent use as a minimalist, punchy choice. It conveys a sense of mid-century reliability and straightforwardness.
Less common today
Ed isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,670 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-winning English singer-songwriter
Acclaimed American actor and director
Actor known for 'Married... with Children' and 'Modern Family'
Iconic television personality and variety show host
Actor and comedian known for 'The Office'
Emmy-winning actor and former SAG president
Former Mayor of New York City
The dim-witted but strong leader of the trio · Ed, Edd n Eddy
The eccentric hyena from Disney's The Lion King · The Lion King
