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Aemon

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-mən /ˈeɪ.mən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Eamon — the Irish Edmund, 'a rich protector; a wealthy guardian' (Old English ead, 'wealth', plus mund, 'protection'); also a Game of Thrones name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A rich protector: Aemon spells Eamon (the Irish Edmund) — 'a rich protector'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AY-mən').
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA spelling of Eamon — the Irish Edmund, 'a rich protector; a wealthy guardian' (Old English ead, 'wealth', plus mund, 'protection'); also a Game of Thrones name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6459 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920042025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aemon is a spelling of Eamon — the Irish form of Edmund, from Old English ead, 'wealth, riches', plus mund, 'protection' — 'a rich protector' (routes layered, which we note). The spelling is also used in Game of Thrones (Maester Aemon). A crisp, classic name (said 'AY-mən'; nickname Aem).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-rich-protector at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Edmund means 'a rich protector; a wealthy guardian' (Old English ead, 'wealth', plus mund, 'protection') — Aemon is a spelling of its Irish form Eamon, crisp and classic (also Maester Aemon in Game of Thrones; said 'AY-mən').
Overall data confidence 48%
Behind the Name — Eamon — routes layered

Variations

EamonEamonnEdmund

Nicknames

Aem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aemon mean?

Aemon spells Eamon (the Irish Edmund) — 'a rich protector; a wealthy guardian'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aemon?

It's said AY-mən /ˈeɪ.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aemon a boy or girl name?

Aemon is a boy's name.

How popular is Aemon?

Aemon is a rare name in the U.S.

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