Eden

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-dun /ˈiː.dən/High

Meaning: Delight; pleasure; possibly from Hebrew Eden (pleasure, delight) or Sumerian edin (plain, steppe)High

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name meaning 'delight' or 'pleasure,' famous as the Garden of Eden — the paradise of the creation story. As a given name, Eden is beautifully unisex with a serene, aspirational quality.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningDelight; pleasure; possibly from Hebrew Eden (pleasure, delight) or Sumerian edin (plain, steppe)

U.S. rank (2025)#544 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births551 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 10,959

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Eden is the Hebrew word Eden (pleasure, delight), used in the Hebrew Bible as the name of the garden where the first humans lived. The word may also derive from Sumerian edin (plain, steppe), but the Hebrew meaning of delight is the primary interpretation in naming.

Eden appeared in U.S. birth data from the late 20th century for both boys and girls. For boys it ranked #466 in 2024.

Did you know? The Garden of Eden may be one of the world's most influential stories — it has inspired art, literature, theology, and environmental thinking for over 3,000 years. The word 'paradise' itself comes from the Persian word for a walled garden, making Eden the template for every paradise that followed.

Overall data confidence 86%

Behind the Name — Eden — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

EdanAden

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Eden Hazard (1991-)
Belgian professional footballer
★Eden Ahbez (1908-1995)
American songwriter who wrote the standard Nature Boy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eden mean?

Eden means 'delight' or 'pleasure' in Hebrew. It is best known as the name of the biblical Garden of Eden, the paradise of the creation story.

How do you pronounce Eden?

It's said EE-dun — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eden a boy or girl name?

Eden is a well-established unisex name used for both boys and girls.

How popular is Eden?

Eden ranked #466 for U.S. boys in 2024.