Ed Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ed Name at a Glance

Name	Ed
Meaning	Diminutive of Edwin: Rich in friendship, or wealthy friend. From the Old English name Eadwine, meaning rich or happy, and friend. Also a diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ed Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ed means “Diminutive of Edwin: Rich in friendship, or wealthy friend. From the Old English name Eadwine, meaning rich or happy, and friend. Also a diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ed Name Origin

Our database records Ed under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ed a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ed is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ed

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