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Eden

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Pronounced EE-dun /ˈiː.dΙ™n/High

Meaning: Delight; paradise β€” 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 β€” from Hebrew eden, meaning pleasure or delight
U.S. rank (2025)#70 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births3,362 girls (0.21% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 52,391

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202519432025

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 comes from the Hebrew Χ’Φ΅Χ“ΦΆΧŸ (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

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Eden Hazard (1991-)
    Belgian former professional footballer
  • β˜…Eden Sher (1991-)
    American actress known for The Middle

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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.dΙ™n/ β€” 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.

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