Edoardo

A boy's name of Italian origin with 235 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#10148 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

a male given name, equivalent to English Edward

Edoardo is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian form of Edward — from the Old English ēad (wealth, fortune) + weard (guard, protector), meaning 'wealthy guardian' or 'guardian of prosperity.' The name has been carried by English kings from Edward the Confessor to Edward VIII.

Edoardo gives the royal English Edward a warm, Italian cadence — the form used in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities. It carries the same prestigious heritage as Eduardo and Edouard, each in their own Romance-language tradition.

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Phonetically, Edoardo belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.

Within the Italian naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Italian names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Edoardo’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

235

Total births

Since 1983

2006

Peak

14 births

1983

First recorded

42 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Edoardo was #7714 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10148, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1983Peak: 2006 (14 births)Current: #10148

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Edoardo
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	35	#10286	▼
2010s	57	#10327	▼
2000s	82	#8794	▲
1990s	44	#7462	▲
1980s	17	#6703	—

The Story of Edoardo

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2006, Edoardo is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Edoardo are most likely born between 1996 and 2016.

How rare is Edoardo?

Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Edoardo — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 2000s with 82 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Edoardo by the numbers

Would fill 5 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(32 years, 1983–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Edoardo
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	7	#10148	+2 (40.0%)
2023	5	#12738	-3 (-37.5%)
2022	8	#9209	-1 (-11.1%)
2021	9	#8348	+3 (50.0%)
2020	6	#10989	+1 (20.0%)
2019	5	#12686	-2 (-28.6%)
2018	7	#9965	-6 (-46.2%)
2015	13	#6427	+7 (116.7%)
2014	6	#11109	0
2013	6	#11125	0
2012	6	#11188	-2 (-25.0%)
2011	8	#8979	+2 (33.3%)
2010	6	#11139	-3 (-33.3%)
2009	9	#8496	+3 (50.0%)
2008	6	#11478	-1 (-14.3%)
2007	7	#10070	-7 (-50.0%)
2006	14	#5868	+7 (100.0%)
2005	7	#9405	-2 (-22.2%)
2004	9	#7714	+4 (80.0%)
2003	5	#11394	-3 (-37.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edoardo a boy's or girl's name?

Edoardo is primarily a boy's name.

When was Edoardo most popular?

Edoardo reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 14 births that year. It is currently ranked #10148 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Edoardo?

Edoardo is currently ranked #10148 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 235 babies since 1983.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2024