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The baby name Edmund is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛd.mənd/ (ED-mund).

Edmund is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈɛd.mənd/ (ED-mund)

What is the meaning of the name Edmund ?

The baby name Edmund is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛd.mənd/ (ED-mund).

Edmund is English in Origin.

Edmund derives from Old English elements ēad “wealth, fortune” and mund “protector, guardian,” yielding the sense “protector of prosperity” or “wealth-guardian.” It was favored in Anglo-Saxon England, borne by Saint Edmund the Martyr, king of East Anglia (9th c.), and by King Edmund II “Ironside.” The name remained common through the Middle Ages, later enjoying a 19th‑century revival and continuing as a steady, traditional choice in Britain, Ireland, and across Europe.

International forms include Edmond (English/French), Edmundo (Spanish/Portuguese), Edmondo (Italian), Éamon/Éamonn (Irish), Edmundas (Lithuanian), and Edmunds (Latvian); Polish, German, and Czech also use Edmund. Nicknames: Ed, Eddie/Eddy, Ned, and Ted. A feminine Edmunda appears rarely. Notable bearers range from poet Edmund Spenser and philosopher Edmund Husserl to mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary; in literature, the name spans Shakespeare’s King Lear to C. S. Lewis’s Edmund Pevensie.

Edmund has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Edmund

Edmund Burke Politician · Born 1729 · Kingdom of Ireland Edmund Burke was an influential politician and philosopher from the Kingdom of Ireland, best known for his support of the American Revolution and his criticism of the French Revolution. He served as a member of the British Parliament and wrote important works like 'Reflections on the Revolution in France'. Burke's ideas on conservatism and political theory continue to impact political thought today. Edmund I Royal · Born 920 · Kingdom of Wessex Edmund I was most famous for being King of the English from 939 to 946. Also known as Eadmund I, he was the elder son of King Edward the Elder and Queen Eadgifu, and the grandson of Alfred the Great. Edmund II of England Royal · Born 988 Edmund II of England, also known as Edmund Ironside, was most famous for his role as King of England in 1016. He earned his nickname due to his valiant efforts in defending his kingdom against Danish invasion. Despite his short reign, he is remembered for his resilience and leadership during a turbulent period in English history.
Edmund Stoiber Politician · Born 1941 · Germany Edmund Stoiber is best known as a leading German politician who served as Minister-President of Bavaria from 1993 to 2007 and as head of the Christian Social Union from 1999 to 2007. In 2002, he ran for chancellor of Germany and narrowly lost the federal election to Gerhard Schröder. Emund the Old Royal · Born 1000 · Sweden Emund the Old was a king of Sweden in the 11th century, known for being the last king of the House of Munsö. He ruled during a time of transition and was involved in the early Christianization of Sweden. Ed Stoppard Actor · Born 1974 · United Kingdom Edmund Stoppard, better known as Ed Stoppard, is an English actor best known for roles in films and TV dramas such as Brideshead Revisited, The Pianist, and The Crown. He was born on 16 September 1974 and is the son of playwright Tom Stoppard and Miriam Stoppard.

Edmund – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
QA 0 #99 8 7,011
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
SG 0 #117 172 11,010
Norway Boys 2025 #118 17 444
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
BN Boys 0 #123 11 6,332
SG Boys 0 #124 1,252 17,960
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
GH Boys 0 #133 360 8,138
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
PL Boys 0 #138 362 6,459
LT Boys 0 #141 10 2,166
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
HU Boys 0 #170 5 3,954
MT Boys 0 #171 9 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #179 4 1,509
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
MO Boys 0 #189 35 5,842
France Boys 1939 #197 3 663
NA Boys 0 #197 39 6,830
GH 0 #200 44 5,396
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
MY 0 #205 132 12,352
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
HK Boys 0 #217 547 12,905
TW Boys 0 #224 18 7,111
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
NG 0 #249 16 5,926
HK 0 #259 92 8,483
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
PH Boys 0 #265 121 11,440
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Canada Boys 2024 #278 29 2,588
SA 0 #282 14 10,560
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
CN Boys 0 #289 31 9,639
Austria Boys 0 #292 155 2,180
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
MY Boys 0 #304 1,421 25,439
DK Boys 0 #325 8 7,401
GH Girls 0 #332 6 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
Germany 0 #420 18 2,542
ZA 0 #422 26 14,421
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
RU Boys 0 #496 10 12,621
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CM Boys 0 #522 29 12,054
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
BH 0 #543 11 17,937
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
IR Boys 0 #559 7 10,162
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
Germany Boys 0 #589 408 5,697
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
NG Boys 0 #661 317 16,906
QA Boys 0 #661 47 18,093
Finland Boys 2026 #666 17 3,552
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
ZA Boys 0 #717 528 25,619
United States Boys 2024 #718 175 7,044
KW Boys 0 #742 28 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
NG Girls 0 #773 14 15,093
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
OM Boys 0 #837 45 17,948
PE Boys 0 #867 12 14,506
NL Boys 0 #892 60 5,873
Spain Boys 0 #905 26 5,610
CO Boys 0 #907 14 15,656
MX Boys 0 #970 13 16,355
IN Boys 0 #988 14 16,750
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,027 66 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,344 128 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,411 204 28,008

Edmund is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
Ireland
Canada
United States
Sweden

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People also ask about Edmund

Edmund is predominantly a boy's name.
Edmund is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɛd.mənd/ (ED-mund).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Eadmund, Edmond, Edmundus, Edmundo, Edmondo and Edmon.
Yes, very popular — Edmund ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Edmund ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Edmund's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 6 notable people named Edmund are in our database, including Edmund Burke (Politician), Edmund I (Royal), Edmund II of England (Royal).