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At a Glance: Name: Eamon – Meaning: Irish form of Edmund, 'wealthy guardian' – Origin: Irish (form of Edmund) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AY-mon
Eamon (AY-mon) is the Irish form of Edmund, meaning 'wealthy guardian.' It's a boy's name with a classic feel, and one that reads as both timeless and worldly.
Meaning & Origin of Eamon
Meaning: Irish form of Edmund, 'wealthy guardian'.
Origin: Irish (form of Edmund).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Eamon
Phonetic: AY-mon IPA: /ˈeɪmən/
Popularity of Eamon
Eamon peaked at #1078 in 2017, with 182 babies given the name. By 2024 it had eased to #1497, with 119 babies, so it's still in use but you won't hear it on every playground.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1919–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Eamon mean?
Irish form of Edmund, ‘wealthy guardian’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Eamon)
How do you pronounce Eamon?
Eamon is pronounced AY-mon (IPA: /ˈeɪmən/).
Is Eamon a popular name right now?
Eamon peaked at #1078 in 2017 and is ranked #1497 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1919–2024.)
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