Edward

Meaning: Wealthy guardian
Origin: Old English

Nicknames: Eddie, Ted, Ned, Teddy, Eddy

Boy's name · #224 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Popularity over time

Edward has held steady since 1880, standing at #224 in 2025. It held the national top 100 for more than a century without a break.

Across the states

See where Edward is more common.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 49 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Edward ranks in other countries and regions.

#31 in England & Wales (2025) · #49 in Australia (QLD) (2025) · #50 in Australia (VIC) (2025) · #75 in Australia (NSW) (2025) · #77 in New Zealand (2025) · #102 in Poland (2025) · #125 in Ireland (2025) · #148 in Scotland (2025) · #162 in N. Ireland (2025) · #163 in Ecuador (2025) · #189 in Norway (2025) · #310 in Sweden (2025) and 5 more.

Famous Edwards

Edward Snowden — American whistleblower and former NSA contractor (born 1983)
Edward Jenner — English physician, scientist and pioneer of vaccination (1749–1823)
Edward VIII — King of the United Kingdom in 1936
Edward VII — King of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910
Edward Gibbon — English historian and politician (1737–1794)

In stories & tradition

Edward Cullen — The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (film)
Edward (Riddler) — Gotham (TV series)

What Edwards become

Among 12,121 notable people named Edward:

Military figures appear 3.16× more often than among typical names — e.g. Edward Rydz-Śmigły, Polish general (1886–1941).

Spellings & nicknames

About 290 boys a year are given Eddie as their full name, 230 Teddy, and 110 Eddy.

Similar names: Eddie · Walter · Edwin · Warren · Richard · Leonard

Browse more boy names — popularity, trends and eras for 5,700+ American names, free.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service