Edsel is a masculine given name of English origin, deriving from the Old English element ēad, meaning “prosperity” or “wealth,” coupled with a diminutive suffix to form a concise, disyllabic appellation. The name saw modest adoption in the United States during the early 20th century—peaking in frequency in the late 1920s—and thereafter underwent a steady decline, exacerbated by its use for Ford Motor Company’s automobile line in 1957, whose commercial failure imparted a lasting reputational stigma. In the contemporary period, Edsel remains exceptionally rare, registering fewer than ten annual male births and ranking near the 900th position in the most recent national statistics. Pronounced /ˈɛd.səl/ in English, the name appeals to parents seeking a historically grounded choice that diverges from prevailing trends while retaining clear ties to Anglo-American onomastic tradition.
Edsel Ford - |
Edsel Ford II - |