The nameEdmond
Edmond is the French form of Edmund. It was a solid American name in the 1880s.
- Boy's name
- Old English
- Feast day
Meaning
Edmond comes from the Old English Eadmund, from ead, "wealth", and mund, "protection".
Origin
Old English, through French.
History
In the United States Edmond reached 210th place in 1883.
Did you know?
- Edmond Halley predicted that the comet now named after him would return in 1758. It did, after his death.
Famous people named Edmond
- Edmond Halley, astronomer
- Edmond Rostand, playwright
- Edmond Dantès, hero of The Count of Monte Cristo
Popularity of the name Edmond
Edmond in the United States
Edmond was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 3,842 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Edmond. Half of all babies named Edmond in the United States were born before 1945, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 66 births a year.
Edmond in Ireland
Edmond was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 376 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Edmond. Half of all babies named Edmond in Ireland were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Edmond in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Edmond
Names from the same generation as Edmond, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edmond mean?
Edmond comes from the Old English Eadmund, from ead, "wealth", and mund, "protection".
What is the origin of the name Edmond?
Old English, through French.
Is Edmond a girl's or a boy's name?
Edmond is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Edmond?
In 2024, Edmond was the 2271st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 63 births.
What are the variants of the name Edmond?
Variants and related names of Edmond include Edmée and Edmonde.
What are good sibling names for Edmond?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Mildred, Marguerite, Bronwyn and Ilana for a sister, Alton, Harold, Eduard and Eddy for a brother.
Who are famous people named Edmond?
Edmond Halley, astronomer; Edmond Rostand, playwright; Edmond Dantès, hero of The Count of Monte Cristo.