Edmond

Edmond - A very unique male name

Edmond appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #240. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Edmond and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Edmond? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Edmond. The baby boy name Edmond was given to 31 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2063 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 47,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Edmond peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 240.

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Edmond is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Edmond is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,288 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,834.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Edmond is where you live.

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Edmond origin and meaning

Old English / French form of Edmund

A form of Edmund, from Old English ead, 'wealth, fortune', and mund, 'protection' — Edmond is the spelling shaped by French

Edmond is Edmund in its French-influenced spelling, used in the US since 1910 and now rising from a long low. Its great bearer is fictional: Edmond Dantès, the Count of Monte Cristo, whose name is spelled exactly this way in Dumas's novel. The -o- spelling gives the Saxon name a continental polish.

Attested etymology

Edmond is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Edmond, pop culture references for the name Edmond and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Edmond

We've found the following names that sound similar to Edmond, sorted by popularity.

Edmund / Edmundo / Ethanmatthew /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Edmond

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Edmond a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Edmond?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ED-mund · /ˈɛdmənd/

Around the world

• Edmond (French) — The source spelling in French.
• Edmundo (Spanish) — Spanish form of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Edmund — The standard English spelling.
• Edmundo — Spanish/Portuguese form used in the US.

Nicknames: EdEddieNed

Famous bearers

• Edmond Dantes — Hero of Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo (1844) — Edmond Dantès in the French text (Fictional, 1844) Fictional

Style

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Why parents choose it

Edmund with a French accent in its spelling — literary, patient and quietly romantic, like Dumas's hero.

Worth knowing

• Edmund is the spelling schools and forms will default to.