Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Wealthy guardian, Prosperous Guardian, Form of Edward
Pronunciation: ned, /nɛd/, N EH D
Popularity Rank: #15,213
Short form of the name Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian' or 'rich guard'.
The name Ned is of English origin and means Wealthy guardian, Prosperous Guardian, Form of Edward, Guardian of Prosperity, Wealthy Spearman, Wealthy Protector. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ned is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Ireland, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ned
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /nɛd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N EH D
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Ned is recorded 2,954 times globally, ranking it as the 15,213th most common name worldwide.
Ned is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,052 occurrences, making it the 2,853th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Ned is found among 1 in every 369 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,853 | 1 : 1,720 |
| United Kingdom | #1,843 | 1 : 1,056 |
| Ireland | #704 | 1 : 369 |
| France | #8,144 | 1 : 9,879 |
| Algeria | #6,877 | 1 : 10,476 |
| Saudi Arabia | #26,883 | 1 : 40,735 |
| Tunisia | #6,449 | 1 : 8,934 |
| Italy | #15,246 | 1 : 19,386 |
| Canada | #5,848 | 1 : 6,078 |
| Malaysia | #16,209 | 1 : 35,546 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ned from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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