Edo
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 41 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Former name of Tokyo: the capital city of Japan
Edo is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin via Dutch, historically the name of the city that became Tokyo — in Japanese, Edo means 'estuary' or 'bay entrance.' The name is also used independently in Hebrew (a short form of Ehud or Adinah) and as a Dutch-Germanic diminutive of Eduard.
As a given name, Edo has been used in various European countries — particularly in the Netherlands and among Sephardic Jewish communities. Its two-letter brevity gives it a striking, modern minimalism that feels both ancient and completely contemporary.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Edo's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Edo softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Edo's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Edo has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #12816 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 11 | #11675 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #9417 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 14 | #3618 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 6 | #3004 | — |
The Story of Edo
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1923, Edo is a name steeped in history. Boys named Edo are most likely born between 1914 and 1933.
How rare is Edo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Edo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, peaked in the 1920s with 14 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1914–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #12816 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13010 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10340 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9417 |
| 1923 | 8 | #3242 |
| 1921 | 6 | #3993 |
| 1914 | 6 | #3004 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–2017