Ed Pettit

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ed Pettit — English
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ed Pettit 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 Pettit: Pettit is an English surname of Hiberno-Norman origin. Variant spellings include Pettitt and Petitt. People with the surname include: B. R. Pettit (1947–2006), American sculptor Catriona Pettit (born 1971), Australian television presenter George Pettit (born 1982), Canadian vocalist Alex Pettit (born 1986), American computer scientist, professor, and vocalist Lloyd Pettit (1927–2003), American sportscaster Thomas S. 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: Pettit

English

Pettit is an English surname of Hiberno-Norman origin. Variant spellings include Pettitt and Petitt. People with the surname include: B. R. Pettit (1947–2006), American sculptor Catriona Pettit (born 1971), Australian television presenter George Pettit (born 1982), Canadian vocalist Alex Pettit (born 1986), American computer scientist, professor, and vocalist Lloyd Pettit (1927–2003), American sportscaster Thomas S.

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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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Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Pettit?
The surname Pettit originates from English. Pettit is an English surname of Hiberno-Norman origin. Variant spellings include Pettitt and Petitt. People with the surname include: B. R. Pettit (1947–2006), American sculptor Catriona Pettit (born 1971), Australian television presenter George Pettit (born 1982), Canadian vocalist Alex Pettit (born 1986), American computer scientist, professor, and vocalist Lloyd Pettit (1927–2003), American sportscaster Thomas S.
How common is the surname Pettit?
The surname Pettit is shared by approximately 19K people worldwide.
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