Name:
Ed
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Ed is a short form of various names starting in Ed-, most frequently Edward. Edward originates in Old English and means "wealthy guard". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries and in different spellings all over the world. Popular with aristocracy, it was borne by several kings of England. Lately, its popularity in the United States has declined.
Pronunciation:
ED
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Eddie
Edward
Famous Ed:
Ed Belfour : hockey player
Ed Harris : actor
Ed Healey : football player
Ed Sullivan : talk show host
Ed Walsh : baseball player
Ed Ames : singer
Ed Atkinson : baseball player
Ed Bishop : actor