Edmond
Edmond is a boys' name of French origin meaning “wealthy protector.” The French form of Edmund, immortalized by Alexandre Dumas's heroic Edmond Dantès in 'The Count of Monte Cristo.'
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how do you pronounce Edmond?
ed-MOHN
where does the name Edmond come from?
A form of Edmund, from the Old English ead, prosperity, and mund, protector.
The name carries connotations of nobility, perseverance, and literary grandeur. It has a distinguished, old-world charm.
how popular is this name?
Edmond has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 110 years since 1880. It peaked at #208 in 1883, and ranked #975 in 1989.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1989 | #975 |
| 1988 | #847 |
| 1987 | #914 |
| 1986 | #947 |
| 1985 | #832 |
| 1984 | #784 |
| 1983 | #848 |
| 1982 | #723 |
| 1981 | #721 |
| 1980 | #690 |
| 1970 | #591 |
| 1960 | #483 |
| 1950 | #380 |
| 1940 | #344 |
| 1930 | #301 |
| 1920 | #263 |
| 1910 | #239 |
| 1900 | #305 |
| 1890 | #233 |
| 1883 | #208 |
| 1880 | #249 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Edmond fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Edmond
It has been used as a French given name across generations, by the writer Edmond de Goncourt, the dramatist Edmond Rostand and the banker Edmond James de Rothschild among others.
who are famous people named Edmond?
- Edmond Rostand (playwright, author of Cyrano de Bergerac)
- Edmond Halley (astronomer who computed the orbit of Halley's Comet)
what are the nicknames and variants of Edmond?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Edmond?
what names go well with Edmond?
Sibling names that share Edmond's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Edmond
What does the name Edmond mean?
Edmond means “wealthy protector”.
What is the origin of the name Edmond?
Edmond comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Edmund.
How popular is the name Edmond?
Edmond ranked #975 in the US in 1989, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1883, at #208, and it has spent 110 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Edmond a boy or girl name?
Edmond is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Edmond?
Edmond is pronounced ed-MOHN, with 2 syllables.
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