MallowbyNames

Edoardo

eh-doh-AR-doh · wealthy guard

2025 rank (boys)
#7,679
Babies named in 2025
10
Peak popularity
2006
2025 frequency
1 in 170,808 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.

Popularity of Edoardo since 1983

Babies named Edoardo per year in U.S. Social Security records.

59141990200020102020Most births 2006Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s17
1990s44
2000s82
2010s57
2020s45

Meaning & origin

Edoardo, the Italian adaptation of Edward, has been recorded in the United States since 1983. As of 2025, it holds a rank of 7679, with approximately 1 in 170,808 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2006, and the name has seen stable usage over recent decades. While not among the most common Italian imports, Edoardo maintains a consistent presence, reflecting a preference for traditional Italian names among families with Italian heritage or those seeking a distinctive alternative to Edward.

Italian form of Edward, derived from Old English Ēadweard, composed of ēad 'wealth, fortune' and weard 'guard'. Historically common in Italy, it remains a classic name in Italian-speaking regions.

Edoardo” around the world

Where Edoardo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    15

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Edo, Dodo, Ardo

Variants: Eduardo

Sibling names for Edoardo

Names that share Edoardo's style, for a brother or sister.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Edoardo mean?
Edoardo means 'wealthy guard', from the Old English elements ēad (wealth, fortune) and weard (guard).
How popular is the name Edoardo?
In 2025, Edoardo ranked 7679 in the U.S., with about 1 in 170,808 babies given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2006.
Is Edoardo a boy name?
Yes, Edoardo is traditionally a masculine name, the Italian form of Edward.