Eddy

Eddy - A very unique male name

Eddy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1923 on position #1605. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Eddy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Eddy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Eddy. The baby boy name Eddy was given to 49 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1723 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 29,924 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eddy peaked in popularity 79 years ago in 1947 on position 449.

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Eddy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eddy is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,090 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,685.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Eddy is where you live.

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Eddy origin and meaning

English, diminutive of Edward and related Ed- names

A diminutive form; through Edward it derives from Old English ead, 'fortune, prosperity,' and weard, 'guard'

Eddy is the nickname form of Edward, Edmund and Edgar used as a name in its own right, strongest in the mid-20th century when it peaked in 1956. It has been falling for decades and now reads as a friendly, retro nickname name. The river word eddy, a swirling current, is a separate English word.

Attested etymology

Eddy is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Eddy, pop culture references for the name Eddy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Eddy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Eddy, sorted by popularity.

Eddie / Ed / Edd / Eyad / Edy / Edahi / Edi / Edu / Etai / Edith /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Eddy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Eddy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Eddy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ED-ee · /ˈɛdi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Eddie — The more common spelling of the same nickname
• Edy — A rare shortened spelling

Nicknames: Ed

Famous bearers

• Eddy Arnold — American country singer, one of the best-selling country artists of the 20th century; born Richard Edward Arnold and known throughout his career as Eddy Arnold (1908–2008) Contemporary
• Eddy Merckx — Belgian cyclist widely considered the greatest of all time; born Édouard Merckx and universally known as Eddy Merckx (b. 1945) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameClassic

Why parents choose it

A warm, unpretentious nickname name with genuine sporting and musical pedigree.

Worth knowing

• It will be spelled Eddie by default, and it peaked in the 1950s.