Eamonn

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Eamonn Pronunciation

Eamonn is pronounced AY-mən /ˈeɪ.mən/Medium

Meaning: The Irish form of Edmund — from Old English ead, 'wealth, riches, fortune', plus mund, 'protection'; 'a rich protector'Medium

In 30 seconds: A rich protector: Eamonn is the Irish Edmund — 'a wealthy protector'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AY-mən').

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Origin MediumIrish, English

MeaningThe Irish form of Edmund — from Old English ead, 'wealth, riches, fortune', plus mund, 'protection'; 'a rich protector'

U.S. rank (2024)#6235 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,304

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Eamonn is the Irish form of Edmund — from Old English ead, 'wealth, riches, fortune', plus mund, 'protection' — 'a rich protector'. A crisp, classic Irish name (the politician Eamon de Valera; said 'AY-mən'; nickname Eamo).

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. 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') — Eamonn is its crisp Irish form (said 'AY-mən').

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Eamon — root etymology

Variations

EamonEdmundEammon

Nicknames

Eamo

Themes & Styles

English Irish

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How do you pronounce Eamonn?

Eamonn is pronounced AY-mən (/ˈeɪ.mən/). Press play above to hear Eamonn said aloud.

How do you say Eamonn?

Eamonn is said AY-mən (/ˈeɪ.mən/). Press play above to hear Eamonn said aloud.

What does the name Eamonn mean?

Eamonn is the Irish Edmund — Old English 'a rich protector; a wealthy guardian'.

Is Eamonn a boy or girl name?

Eamonn is a boy's name.

How popular is Eamonn?

Eamonn is a rare name in the U.S.