Eden
Eden: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːdən/
Meaning and origin of Eden
- A female given name from Hebrew from the biblical place name; also a medieval diminutive of Old English compound names beginning with the element ēad (“riches”).
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew עֵדֶן (ʿḗḏen), perhaps from Sumerian 𒂔 (edin, “steppe, garden”).
How popular is Eden?
Since 1880, 52,434 girls and 10,966 boys in the U.S. have been named Eden (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #70 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #409 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #70 for girls, with 3,913 babies given the name.
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Eden FAQ
What does the name Eden mean?
A female given name from Hebrew from the biblical place name; also a medieval diminutive of Old English compound names beginning with the element ēad (“riches”). From Biblical Hebrew עֵדֶן (ʿḗḏen), perhaps from Sumerian 𒂔 (edin, “steppe, garden”).
What is the origin of the name Eden?
Eden is listed as a name of Hebrew from the biblical place name origin.
How popular is the name Eden?
Since 1880, 52,434 girls and 10,966 boys in the U.S. have been named Eden (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #70 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #409 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #70 for girls, with 3,913 babies given the name.
Is Eden a boy or girl name?
Eden is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (52,434 girls and 10,966 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.