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Esmond

♂ Boy

Pronounced EZ-mund /ˈɛz.mənd/High

Meaning: From the Old English, 'grace and protection' (est, 'grace/favor/beauty', + mund, 'protection/protector')Low

In 30 seconds: Grace and protection: Esmond is English. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EZ-mund').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the Old English, 'grace and protection' (est, 'grace/favor/beauty', + mund, 'protection/protector')

U.S. rank (2024)#10171 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 500

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

Esmond comes from the Old English, 'grace and protection' (est, 'grace/favor/beauty', + mund, 'protection/protector'). A crisp, classic name (said 'EZ-mund').

In the U.S. and U.K. it appears as a vintage name. Rare, grace-and-protection at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Esmond is 'grace and protection' in Old English (est + mund) — a crisp, vintage name (said 'EZ-mund').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Esmond — Old English etymology

Variations

EsmundEsmonde

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esmond mean?

Esmond is Old English for 'grace and protection' (est, 'grace', + mund, 'protection').

How do you pronounce Esmond?

It's said EZ-mund /ˈɛz.mənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Esmond a boy or girl name?

Esmond is a boy's name.

How popular is Esmond?

Esmond is a very rare name in the U.S.