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Eden

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Pronounced EE-dun /ˈiː.dən/High

Meaning: Delight; paradise — from Hebrew eden, meaning pleasure or delightHigh

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Hebrew name meaning 'delight' or 'paradise,' taken from the Garden of Eden. It has become a beloved modern girls' name, prized for its serene two-syllable simplicity.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningDelight; paradise — from Hebrew eden, meaning pleasure or delight
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 32,290

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419432017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Eden comes from the Hebrew עֵדֶן (Eden), meaning 'pleasure' or 'delight.' In the Bible it names the primordial paradise garden, making it one of the most evocative place names in the Western tradition.

As a personal name Eden is primarily a modern 20th and 21st-century adoption in the English-speaking world. It has climbed into the U.S. top 200 girls' names in recent decades.

Did you know? The Garden of Eden is described in Genesis as the first home of Adam and Eve, a word picture of paradise derived from the Hebrew root for delight and pleasure.

Variations

EdeneEdan

Nicknames

EdieDee

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If you like Eden…

Aria— two-syllable nature or concept name with the same dreamy serenity
Nova— short, cosmic concept name with the same bright, modern feel
Haven— English paradise or safety word name with the same peaceful spirit
Serenity— virtue-concept name with the same tranquil, aspirational quality

Frequently Asked

What does the name Eden mean?

Eden comes from the Hebrew word for 'delight' or 'pleasure,' and is best known as the name of the paradise garden in Genesis.

How do you pronounce Eden?

It is said EE-dun /ˈiː.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eden a boy or girl name?

Eden is used for both girls and boys, but is more commonly given to girls in the United States.

How popular is Eden?

Eden has been steadily climbing the U.S. girls' name charts and now ranks in the top 200.