What origin is the name Eddy?

Eddy comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Eddy a popular name?

Eddy is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Eddy does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Eddy?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Eddy — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Eddy

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Eddy

Eddy

Boy

english

2 syllables

Eddy is an english boy's name meaning "Protector; diminutive of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection".

Eddy is a boy name of english origin meaning "Protector; diminutive of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Protector; diminutive of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Eddy

Very rare in US records

What does Eddy mean?

Eddy is a boy name of english origin meaning "Protector; diminutive of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection".

Is Eddy a rare name?

Yes. Eddy does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Eddy

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Eddy

Eddy means "Protector; diminutive of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection" — these names share that spirit.