Ed Barbosa

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ed Barbosa — English
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ed Barbosa is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ed is a masculine given name of English origin. Ed Ames (1927–2023), American singer Ed Asner (1929–2021), American actor Ed Balls (born 1967), British politician Ed Becker, Las Vegas promoter, businessman, private investigator and author Ed Begley (1901–1970), American actor Ed Begley Jr. The surname Barbosa: Adoniran Barbosa (a.k.a. João Rubinato, 1910–1982), Brazilian singer and composer Agostinho Barbosa (1589–1649), Portuguese writer on canon law Alexandrina Barbosa (born 1986), Portuguese professional handball player Anderson Barbosa (born 1974), Brazilian professional footballer Anggisu Barbosa (born 1993), Indonesian professional footballer António Barbosa (born 1931), Portuguese footballer Arthur Barbosa (1908–1995), British illustrator Bárbara Micheline do Monte Barbosa, Brazilian soccer player/goalkeeper Bruno da Silva Barbosa (born 1988), Brazilian professional footballer Cândido Barbosa. Ed is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 48K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ed reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ed

English

Ed Ames (1927–2023), American singer Ed Asner (1929–2021), American actor Ed Balls (born 1967), British politician Ed Becker, Las Vegas promoter, businessman, private investigator and author Ed Begley (1901–1970), American actor Ed Begley Jr.

Surname: Barbosa

Spanish

Adoniran Barbosa (a.k.a. João Rubinato, 1910–1982), Brazilian singer and composer Agostinho Barbosa (1589–1649), Portuguese writer on canon law Alexandrina Barbosa (born 1986), Portuguese professional handball player Anderson Barbosa (born 1974), Brazilian professional footballer Anggisu Barbosa (born 1993), Indonesian professional footballer António Barbosa (born 1931), Portuguese footballer Arthur Barbosa (1908–1995), British illustrator Bárbara Micheline do Monte Barbosa, Brazilian soccer player/goalkeeper Bruno da Silva Barbosa (born 1988), Brazilian professional footballer Cândido Barbosa.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ed is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ed by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ed Barbosa

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ed Barbosa:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ed?
The first name Ed originates from English. Ed Ames (1927–2023), American singer Ed Asner (1929–2021), American actor Ed Balls (born 1967), British politician Ed Becker, Las Vegas promoter, businessman, private investigator and author Ed Begley (1901–1970), American actor Ed Begley Jr.
When was Ed most popular?
The name Ed reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barbosa?
The surname Barbosa originates from Spanish. Adoniran Barbosa (a.k.a. João Rubinato, 1910–1982), Brazilian singer and composer Agostinho Barbosa (1589–1649), Portuguese writer on canon law Alexandrina Barbosa (born 1986), Portuguese professional handball player Anderson Barbosa (born 1974), Brazilian professional footballer Anggisu Barbosa (born 1993), Indonesian professional footballer António Barbosa (born 1931), Portuguese footballer Arthur Barbosa (1908–1995), British illustrator Bárbara Micheline do Monte Barbosa, Brazilian soccer player/goalkeeper Bruno da Silva Barbosa (born 1988), Brazilian professional footballer Cândido Barbosa.
What are the origins of the name Ed Barbosa?
The name Ed Barbosa combines two different traditions: the first name Ed has English roots, while the surname Barbosa originates from Spanish.
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