Edmund

Edmund - A very unique male name

Edmund appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #156. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Edmund and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Edmund? 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 Edmund. The baby boy name Edmund was given to 148 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1086 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 9,907 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Edmund peaked in popularity 112 years ago in 1914 on position 131.

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Edmund is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Edmund is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #523 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,685.

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 Edmund is where you live.

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Edmund origin and meaning

Old English

From Old English Eadmund: ead, 'prosperity, fortune,' + mund, 'protection' — 'prosperity's protector'

Edmund is one of the oldest English names in continuous use, borne by an Anglo-Saxon king and saint. It has never vanished from US data, and has risen notably since 2020 as parents return to sturdy Anglo-Saxon classics.

Attested etymology

Edmund is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Edmund

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

Edmond / 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 Edmund

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 Edmund 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 Edmund?

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 French form of the name.
• Edmundo (Spanish) — The Spanish form.

Spellings and nicknames

• Edmond — The French-influenced spelling; a separate entry.

Nicknames: EdEddieNedTed

Famous bearers

• Edmund Hillary — New Zealand mountaineer who, with Tenzing Norgay, first summited Everest (1919–2008) Contemporary
• Edmund Pevensie — The redeemed younger brother in C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia (Fictional, 1950) Fictional

Style

ClassicRoyalLiterary

Why parents choose it

Edmund is a connoisseur's classic — as old as Edward, but rarer, literary through Narnia, and rising since 2020. It offers Ed, Eddie, Ned and Ted as very different nickname directions.

Worth knowing

• Often misspelled Edmond, the French form.
• Some will hear it as a stuffier Edward — others as the more interesting one.