The nameEden
Eden is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "delight", the name of the garden of Paradise. It is given to girls and boys.
- Unisex name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Eden comes from the Hebrew eden, "delight, pleasure".
Origin
Hebrew. In Genesis, the Garden of Eden is the paradise where God places Adam and Eve.
History
Eden became a first name in the 20th century. It is popular in Israel, France and Britain, for girls and boys alike. Anthony Eden, British Prime Minister, carried it as a surname.
Eden in other languages
Eden is spelled the same in English, French and Hebrew, where it names the garden of Genesis. In France and Israel it is given to both boys and girls. In English it is also a surname.
Did you know?
- Eden Hazard was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2015 with Chelsea.
Famous people named Eden
- Eden Hazard, footballer
- Anthony Eden, Prime Minister (surname)
- Eden Sher, actress
Popularity of the name Eden
Eden in the United States
Eden was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 24,336 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Eden. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Eden in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 3,231 births a year on average, against 2,619 in the five years before.
Eden in the United Kingdom
Eden was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 6,463 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Eden. Half of all babies named Eden in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 893 births a year on average, against 775 in the five years before.
Eden in France
Eden in Belgium
Eden in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Eden
Names from the same generation as Eden, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eden mean?
Eden comes from the Hebrew eden, "delight, pleasure".
What is the origin of the name Eden?
Hebrew. In Genesis, the Garden of Eden is the paradise where God places Adam and Eve.
Is Eden a girl's or a boy's name?
Eden is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 82% of the babies named Eden are girls.
How popular is the name Eden?
In 2024, Eden was the 72nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 3,115 births.
What are the variants of the name Eden?
Variants and related names of Eden include Dena.
What are good sibling names for Eden?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Josephine, Naomi, Lia and Delilah for a sister, Levi, Elias, Yusuf and Josiah for a brother.
Who are famous people named Eden?
Eden Hazard, footballer; Anthony Eden, Prime Minister (surname); Eden Sher, actress.