The nameEdem

Edem is a West African boy's name, common in Togo and Ghana.

Meaning

Its meaning is debated.

Origin

Ewe (West Africa).

History

In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.

Popularity of the name Edem

Edem in France

1045thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (55 births)
815babies named Edem in France since 1900
02855 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Edem was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 365 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Edem. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Edem in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 43 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Edem mean?

Its meaning is debated.

What is the origin of the name Edem?

Ewe (West Africa).

Is Edem a girl's or a boy's name?

Edem is a boy's name.