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Eamon

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-muhn /ˈeɪ.mən/Medium

Meaning: Anglicized Irish form of Eamonn/Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protector'), meaning 'wealthy protector'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Eamon is an anglicized Irish form of Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protector'), meaning 'wealthy protector'.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningAnglicized Irish form of Eamonn/Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protector'), meaning 'wealthy protector'.
U.S. rank (2024)#1497 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births119 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,641

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719192024

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

History & Origin

Behind the Irish spelling lies the Old English name Edmund, combining 'ead', meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune', with 'mund', meaning 'protector'. Irish speakers reshaped it as Éamonn, and Eamon is the streamlined anglicized version. It remains a distinctly Irish-sounding name despite its English roots.

A famous bearer is Eamon de Valera, the statesman central to Ireland's struggle for independence, who served as head of government and later as President of Ireland.

Did you know? Eamon is a spelling variant of Éamonn, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Eamon — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ÉamonÉamonnEdmondEadmundEdmund

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Eamon de Valera (1882-1975)
    Irish statesman and a leading figure in Ireland's struggle for independence; he served multiple terms as head of government and later as President of Ireland.

If you like Eamon…

Edmund— the Old English source meaning 'wealthy protector'
Edmond— the French-influenced form of the same name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Eamon mean?

Eamon is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Irish tradition.

How do you pronounce Eamon?

It's commonly said AY-muhn /ˈeɪ.mən/.

Is Eamon a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eamon is used as a boy name.

How popular is Eamon?

In 2024, Eamon ranked #1497 in the U.S. for boys, with 119 births recorded.