Edmon
Edmon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Prosperous protector or wealthy protector.
Origin and history
Edmon is a historical English given name derived from Old English elements meaning prosperous protection. It functions as a classic spelling variant of Edmund or Edmond. Though rare in modern times, it has a long-standing history of steady, minor usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,200 babies in the United States have been named Edmon since 1880. It ranks #3497 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (43.4 %)
- AL (9.4 %)
- AR (9.4 %)
- KY (9.4 %)
- LA (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 169 |
| 1920-1930 | 269 |
| 1930-1940 | 175 |
| 1940-1950 | 153 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 45 |
| 2000-2010 | 25 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Edmon
- Edmon Roch: Producer, Director
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned
Fun facts
- Edmon is an English variant of Edmond and Edmund, reflecting older orthographic traditions.
- The name combines the Old English elements 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'mund' (protection).