Speed - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Speed \s-peed\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "good fortune". In the past, the phrase "God speed" meant "My God bring you good fortune". Now speed is used to mean swiftness.

Baby names that sound like Speed are Spud and Zebedee. Other similar baby names are Saeed, Speer and Steed.

Speed is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Speed. Compare Speed with related baby names.