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Edmond
♂ Boy
Pronounced ED-mund /ˈɛd.mənd/High
Meaning: wealthy protectorHigh
In 30 seconds: Edmond is the French form of Edmund meaning wealthy protector. A dignified two-syllable name with medieval English heritage, borne by two English saints and the hero of The Count of Monte Cristo.
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Origin HighOld English
Meaningwealthy protector
U.S. rank (2024)#2262 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births63 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 24,820
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Edmond is the French form of Edmund, from Old English ead (wealth) + mund (protection), meaning wealthy protector.
Edmond has been used in France and English-speaking countries since the medieval period.
Did you know? Alexandre Dumas created Edmond Dantès, the protagonist of The Count of Monte Cristo (1844) — perhaps the greatest tale of false imprisonment and ultimate redemption in all of literature.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Edmond — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
EdmundEdmundoEdmondEd
Nicknames
EdEddie
Famous Bearers
- ★Edmond Dantès (fictional)Protagonist of Alexandre Dumas's novel The Count of Monte Cristo (1844).
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Frequently Asked
What does Edmond mean?
Edmond means wealthy protector.
How do you pronounce Edmond?
Edmond is pronounced ED-mund (/ˈɛd.mənd/), with 2 syllables.
Is Edmond a boy's name?
Yes, Edmond is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Edmond?
Old English/French; wealthy protector meaning firmly established.