Edmund
Edmund: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛdmənd/
Meaning and origin of Edmund
Root meaning: “prosperity”
- A male given name from Old English, borne by early English kings and saints.
Etymology
From Old English Ēadmund, from ēad (“prosperity”) + mund (“protection”). Doublet of Eamon.
How popular is Edmund?
Since 1880, 60 girls and 52,083 boys in the U.S. have been named Edmund (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3094 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #130 in 1914. In 2025, 199 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Edmund FAQ
What does the name Edmund mean?
Edmund traces back to a root meaning "prosperity". A male given name from Old English, borne by early English kings and saints. From Old English Ēadmund, from ēad (“prosperity”) + mund (“protection”). Doublet of Eamon.
What is the origin of the name Edmund?
Edmund is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Edmund?
Since 1880, 60 girls and 52,083 boys in the U.S. have been named Edmund (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3094 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #130 in 1914. In 2025, 199 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Edmund a boy or girl name?
Edmund is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 60 girls and 52,083 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.