Eddie

Meaning of Eddie

Eddie is often a short form of Edward or Edmund, meaning 'rich guard' or 'prosperous protector.' It suggests someone who watches over with good fortune.

Eddie has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Eddie

After ranking as high as #349 in 2000, Eddie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Eddie

• Eddie Murphy
  Iconic comedian and actor
• Eddie Van Halen
  Legendary rock guitarist
• Eddie Vedder
  Lead singer of Pearl Jam
• Eddie Redmayne
  Oscar-winning British actor
• Eddie Rickenbacker
  WWI flying ace, entrepreneur

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Questions about the name Eddie

What does the name Eddie mean?

Eddie means eddie is often a short form of edward or edmund, meaning 'rich guard' or 'prosperous protector.' it suggests someone who watches over with good fortune, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Eddie a boy's or a girl's name?

Eddie is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Eddie?

Eddie did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Eddie most popular?

Eddie peaked at #349 in 2000.