What does the name Edmund mean?

Edmund means "wealthy protector." It is of English origin.

Is Edmund a boy or girl name?

Edmund is primarily a boys' name.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Edmund?

Edmund is of English origin. From the Old English Eadmund, combining ead (wealth) and mund (protector). It was borne by two English kings and a saint, and appears as a character in both King Lear and The Chronicles of Narnia.

Q: How do you pronounce Edmund?

Edmund is pronounced "ED-mund." You can hear it spoken aloud at hushname.com/hear-your-baby-name.

Edmund is a boys' name of English origin meaning “wealthy protector.” From the Old English Eadmund, combining ead (wealth) and mund (protector).

how do you pronounce Edmund?

ED-mund

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what does Edmund mean?

The name Edmund means “wealthy protector.” It comes from the English language tradition.

From the Old English Eadmund, combining ead (wealth) and mund (protector). It was borne by two English kings and a saint, and appears as a character in both King Lear and The Chronicles of Narnia.

who are famous people named Edmund?

Edmund Burke
Edmund Hillary
Edmund Pevensie (fictional)

what names are similar to Edmund?

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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