Eddy
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning wealthy friend; diminutive of Edward.
Eddy by the numbers
In 2025, 15 babies in England and Wales were named Eddy. In the US, 119 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 245 babies in 1956, making it a 1950s name.
Other names that come from Edward
Like Eddy, each of these traces back to Edward: a form of it, a name built from it, or a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.
- Eduardoprosperous guardian; Spanish form of Edward1,221 in the US (2017)
- Edisonson of Edward; prosperity and protection507 in the US (2017)
- Teddiegift of god; a form of Theodore or Edward141 in England and Wales (2025)
- Nedwealthy guardian; a form of Edward47 in England and Wales (2025)
- Eduardwealthy guardian; a form of Edward29 in England and Wales (2025)
- Edoardowealthy guardian; Italian form of Edward23 in England and Wales (2025)
- Eduarwealthy guardian; a form of Edward13 in the US (2017)
- Edwardowealthy guardian; spanish form of Edward12 in the US (2017)
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Eddy. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Eddy
Names that are said the same way as Eddy, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean friendship
Like Eddy, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
- Edwinwealthy friend; prosperity and companionship1,027 in the US (2017)
- Khalilfriend; one who is close128 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marvinfamous friend483 in the US (2017)
- Alvinnoble friend; elf friend432 in the US (2017)
- Aldenold friend; from ald and wine425 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean wealth
Like Eddy, each of these has wealth in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Maddoxfortunate, beneficent; son of Madoc3,119 in the US (2017)
- Jadejade stone; symbol of virtue and beauty2,765 in the US (2017)
- Edwardwealthy guardian1,385 in England and Wales (2025)
- Jaspertreasurer; keeper of treasure802 in England and Wales (2025)
- Felixhappy; fortunate811 in England and Wales (2025)
- Chancefortune, luck; occupational name1,359 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Eddy
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