Ned wins 3 of 5 dimensions
Ed: avg 37Ned: avg 41
Dimension-by-Dimension
Ed: 38SuccessNed: 27
Ed: 43MoralityNed: 39
Ed: 40HealthNed: 46
Ed: 31WarmthNed: 45
Ed: 32CheerfulnessNed: 49
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Ed: 71MasculinityNed: 65
Ed: 71FemininityNed: 65
Summary
Ed scores higher on Success and Morality and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 37. Ned scores higher on Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness, with an average perception score of 41.
Ed's Full Profile
Personality breakdown, famous Eds, similar names
Ned's Full Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ed or Ned a better name?▾
Ned has a higher average perception score. Ed averages 37 and Ned averages 41 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
What is the difference between Ed and Ned?▾
Ed scores higher in Success and Morality and Masculinity and Femininity, while Ned scores higher in Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness.
Which name sounds more successful, Ed or Ned?▾
Ed scores 38 in Success compared to Ned's 27, making Ed 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.