Edwin wins 3 of 5 dimensions
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Ed scores higher on Health and Cheerfulness and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 37. Edwin scores higher on Success and Morality and Warmth, with an average perception score of 46.
Edwin has a higher average perception score. Ed averages 37 and Edwin averages 46 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
Ed scores higher in Health and Cheerfulness and Masculinity and Femininity, while Edwin scores higher in Success and Morality and Warmth.
Edwin scores 62 in Success compared to Ed's 38, making Edwin sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.