Edmund

At a Glance: Name: Edmund – Meaning: wealthy protector – Origin: Old English – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ED-mund

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Edmund is a boy's name from Old English, with a meaning of "wealthy protector." It's pronounced ED-mund (IPA /ˈɛdmənd/), and on the style side it leans bold with a touch of romantic, storybook. If you're after a name with real linguistic roots rather than a modern invention, Edmund fits that bill.

Meaning & Origin of Edmund

Meaning: Wealthy protector.

Origin: Old English.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Edmund

Phonetic: ED-mund   IPA: /ˈɛdmənd/

Popularity of Edmund

Edmund peaked at #130 in 1914, when 792 baby boys were given the name, and has since fallen to #1182 in 2024 with just 175 — a long, steady decline over more than a century of Social Security Administration records.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Edmund mean?

Wealthy protector. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Edmund)

How do you pronounce Edmund?

Edmund is pronounced ED-mund (IPA: /ˈɛdmənd/).

Is Edmund a popular name right now?

Edmund peaked at #130 in 1914 and is ranked #1182 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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