Ed Tedford

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ed Tedford — English
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ed Tedford 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 Tedford: Surname Alfred Tedford (1877–1942), Irish rugby player James Tedford (1884–c.1949), American veteran and victim of the Bennington Triangle Jeff Tedford (born 1961), American football coach Mark Tedford (born 1969), American politician Richard H. Tedford (1929–2011), American curator Travis Tedford (born 1988), American actor William H. Tedford (1844–1917), American judge; namesake of the W.H. Tedford House Tedford H. Cann (1897–1963), American swimmer 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: Tedford

Irish

Surname Alfred Tedford (1877–1942), Irish rugby player James Tedford (1884–c.1949), American veteran and victim of the Bennington Triangle Jeff Tedford (born 1961), American football coach Mark Tedford (born 1969), American politician Richard H. Tedford (1929–2011), American curator Travis Tedford (born 1988), American actor William H. Tedford (1844–1917), American judge; namesake of the W.H. Tedford House Tedford H. Cann (1897–1963), American swimmer

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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 Tedford:

9
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Tedford?
The surname Tedford originates from Irish. Surname Alfred Tedford (1877–1942), Irish rugby player James Tedford (1884–c.1949), American veteran and victim of the Bennington Triangle Jeff Tedford (born 1961), American football coach Mark Tedford (born 1969), American politician Richard H. Tedford (1929–2011), American curator Travis Tedford (born 1988), American actor William H. Tedford (1844–1917), American judge; namesake of the W.H. Tedford House Tedford H. Cann (1897–1963), American swimmer
What are the origins of the name Ed Tedford?
The name Ed Tedford combines two different traditions: the first name Ed has English roots, while the surname Tedford originates from Irish.
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