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Edsel

♂ Boy

Pronounced ED-sul /ˈɛd.səl/Medium

Meaning: From an Old English/Germanic name element, Edsel is read as 'from a rich man's estate' or 'noble's hall.' Best known from Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, and the Ford Edsel car.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage name: Edsel means 'from a rich man's estate' (said 'ED-sul'). Distinctive and old-world.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningFrom an Old English/Germanic name element, Edsel is read as 'from a rich man's estate' or 'noble's hall.' Best known from Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, and the Ford Edsel car.
U.S. rank (2025)#12552 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,962

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192719142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Edsel traces to an Old English/Germanic element for 'rich man's estate; noble hall.' Its fame is tied to Edsel Ford and the Ford Edsel automobile — a distinctive, vintage name, very rare in the U.S. (said 'ED-sul').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and distinctive.

Did you know? Edsel is read as 'from a rich man's estate' or 'noble's hall' — best known from Edsel Ford, Henry Ford's son, and the Ford Edsel car that bore his name (said 'ED-sul').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Edsel — Germanic/English 'rich man's estate'; Edsel Ford

Variations

EtzelEdsellEdsyl

Nicknames

EdSel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edsel mean?

Edsel is read as 'from a rich man's estate' or 'noble's hall,' from a Germanic/English element.

How do you pronounce Edsel?

It's said ED-sul /ˈɛd.səl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edsel a boy or girl name?

Edsel is a boy's name.

How popular is Edsel?

Edsel is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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