Noble and bright
Derived from the Old German name Etzel, which is a diminutive of names beginning with the element 'adal', meaning noble. It is most famously associated with the American automotive industry through the son of Henry Ford.
About 5 boys were named Edsel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
President of Ford Motor Company and son of Henry Ford
Lead singer of the metal band Dope
