The baby name Geddy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɛdi/ (GEH-dee).
The baby name Geddy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɛdi/ (GEH-dee).
Geddy is English, Scottish in Origin.
Geddy is a modern English given name with several plausible roots. Most commonly it is a diminutive-style formation (like Teddy or Freddy) built on Ged-, linked to the Scots word ged “pike,” ultimately from Old Norse gedda; this ties it to the Scottish surname and place-name Geddes and carries the evocative meaning “pike” or “spear-fish.” In some Jewish contexts it can also serve as a casual short form for Gedaliah/Gedalya (Hebrew: “Yahweh has made great”). The name remains rare as a first name, used chiefly in the Anglophone world.
As a personal name, Geddy gained broad visibility through Canadian musician Geddy Lee of Rush, which helped move it from nickname territory into occasional given-name use in the late 20th century. Variants and related forms include Geddie (Scottish), Ged (short form), and the surname-like Getty; it is principally masculine but sometimes treated as unisex.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| United States | Boys | 2020 | #894 | 5 | 7,187 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Geddy is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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