Derived from Gideon, meaning feller or hewer
Geddy is primarily known as a diminutive of the Hebrew name Gideon. In a modern context, it is most famously associated with Geddy Lee, whose stage name originated from his mother's accented pronunciation of 'Gary'.
Less common today
Geddy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,172 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer and bassist of the rock band Rush
A protagonist and wizard also known as Sparrowhawk · A Wizard of Earthsea
