Eamon
Eamon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪ̯.mən/
Meaning and origin of Eamon
Root meaning: “Edmund”
- A male given name from Irish Éamonn, Éamann [in turn from Old English Ēadmund (“prosperity protector”)], variant of Edmund; variant forms Eamonn, Eamann, Eaman.
Etymology
Borrowed from Irish Éamann (“Edmund”). Doublet of Edmund.
How popular is Eamon?
Since 1880, 4,743 boys in the U.S. have been named Eamon. Its highest rank for boys was #1078 in 2017. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Eamon FAQ
What does the name Eamon mean?
Eamon traces back to a root meaning "Edmund". A male given name from Irish Éamonn, Éamann [in turn from Old English Ēadmund (“prosperity protector”)], variant of Edmund; variant forms Eamonn, Eamann, Eaman. Borrowed from Irish Éamann (“Edmund”). Doublet of Edmund.
What is the origin of the name Eamon?
Eamon is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Eamon?
Since 1880, 4,743 boys in the U.S. have been named Eamon. Its highest rank for boys was #1078 in 2017. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Eamon a boy or girl name?
Eamon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,743 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.