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Eddie
BoyEnglish, Old English· “short for Edward; rich guardian”
- Meaning
- short for Edward; rich guardian
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- EH-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #861
- US babies 2025
- 280
- Best rank
- #59 (1910)
- Peak year
- 1947
Meaning and origin of Eddie
Eddie is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “short for Edward; rich guardian”.
Eddie is a pet form of Edward, Edwin, Edmund and similar Old English names that begin with ead, "wealth" or "fortune". Edward, the most common source, combines ead with weard, "guardian", so it means roughly "rich guardian". Edward was a name of English kings from before the Norman Conquest, including Edward the Confessor. Eddie has been used as a given name in its own right since the nineteenth century and is associated with many performers and athletes. It feels warm, friendly and unpretentious, and it has a retro charm that appeals to parents who like vintage nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Eddy, Edie.
Popularity over time
Eddie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #59 in 1910, and the most babies received it in 1947, when 4,457 were named Eddie. In 2025, 280 babies were named Eddie, and it ranked #861 nationally. That is 27% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #104 in 1920, #89 in 1950, #177 in 1980, #349 in 2000, #511 in 2010, and #861 in 2025. Of the 211,867 US boys named Eddie since records began, 18% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 34,807 babies. Since 2010, 5,975 more have been named Eddie.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Tommy, Bill, Don, Ronnie, and Allan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eddie ranked highest in Nevada, Utah, and Wisconsin.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #404 | 7 |
| Utah | #528 | 8 |
| Wisconsin | #580 | 8 |
| California | #629 | 45 |
| Minnesota | #666 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Eddie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Eddie is usually pronounced EH-dee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Eddy and Edie.
Middle names for Eddie
A few middle names that flow with Eddie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eddie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eddie mean?
Eddie is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “short for Edward; rich guardian”.
What is the origin of the name Eddie?
Eddie has English and Old English roots. Eddie is a pet form of Edward, Edwin, Edmund and similar Old English names that begin with ead, "wealth" or "fortune".
Is Eddie a popular name?
Yes. Eddie ranked #861 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Eddie a boy or girl name?
Eddie is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Eddie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Eddie?
Eddie is usually pronounced EH-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings