Edmund
Edmund is a boys' name of English origin meaning “wealthy protector.” From the Old English Eadmund, combining ead (wealth) and mund (protector).
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how do you pronounce Edmund?
ED-mund
where does the name Edmund come from?
From the Old English Eadmund, combining ead, prosperity or riches, 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.
how popular is this name?
Edmund has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 117 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #130 in 1914, and ranked #922 in 1997.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1997 | #922 |
| 1996 | #979 |
| 1994 | #912 |
| 1993 | #936 |
| 1992 | #876 |
| 1991 | #867 |
| 1990 | #819 |
| 1989 | #787 |
| 1988 | #742 |
| 1980 | #521 |
| 1970 | #469 |
| 1960 | #345 |
| 1950 | #286 |
| 1940 | #242 |
| 1930 | #177 |
| 1920 | #138 |
| 1914 | #130 |
| 1910 | #154 |
| 1900 | #202 |
| 1890 | #224 |
| 1880 | #187 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Edmund fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Edmund?
- Edmund Burke
- Edmund Hillary
- Edmund Pevensie (fictional)
what are the nicknames and variants of Edmund?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Edmund?
what names go well with Edmund?
Sibling names that share Edmund's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Edmund
What does the name Edmund mean?
Edmund means “wealthy protector”.
What is the origin of the name Edmund?
Edmund comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Edmond and Eamon.
How popular is the name Edmund?
Edmund ranked #922 in the US in 1997, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1914, at #130, and it has spent 117 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Edmund a boy or girl name?
Edmund is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Edmund?
Edmund is pronounced ED-mund, with 2 syllables.
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