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Edward
BoyMeaning of Edward: Old English: 'wealthy guardian'
Edward is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 233rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 31st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#233
1,591 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#31
1,461 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,308,955
First recorded 1880 · peak 1924
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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