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Eamon
BoyIrish, Old English· “wealthy protector (form of Edmund)”
- Meaning
- wealthy protector (form of Edmund)
- Origin
- Irish, Old English
- Pronunciation
- AY-muhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,646
- US babies 2025
- 102
- Best rank
- #1,078 (2017)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Eamon
Eamon is an Irish and Old English name that means “wealthy protector (form of Edmund)”.
The Irish form of Edmund is Eamonn, and Eamon is its anglicized spelling, from Old English elements meaning 'wealth' and 'protection'. It was borne by Eamon de Valera, the Irish statesman who served as both Taoiseach and president. The name has a warm, gentle sound and a distinctly Irish character. It is usually pronounced AY-muhn. Eamonn is the fuller Irish spelling, and Ed and Ned are nicknames through Edmund. It remains a favorite among Irish families at home and abroad.
Popularity over time
Eamon first appears in US Social Security records in 1919. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,078 in 2017, and the most babies received it in 2016, when 182 were named Eamon. In 2025, 102 babies were named Eamon, and it ranked #1,646 nationally. That is 28% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,948 in 1920, #1,706 in 1980, #1,521 in 2000, #1,360 in 2010, and #1,646 in 2025. Of the 4,743 US boys named Eamon since records began, 31% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,182 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Vladimir, Kain, Aston, Finnian, and Kalvin.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eamon ranked highest in Massachusetts, New York, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #642 | 7 |
| New York | #809 | 17 |
| Washington | #927 | 6 |
| Illinois | #1167 | 6 |
| California | #1869 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Eamon is usually pronounced AY-muhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Eamon
A few middle names that flow with Eamon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eamon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eamon mean?
Eamon is an Irish and Old English name that means “wealthy protector (form of Edmund)”.
What is the origin of the name Eamon?
Eamon has Irish and Old English roots. The Irish form of Edmund is Eamonn, and Eamon is its anglicized spelling, from Old English elements meaning 'wealth' and 'protection'.
Is Eamon a popular name?
Not especially. Eamon ranked #1,646 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Eamon a boy or girl name?
Eamon is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Eamon?
Eamon is usually pronounced AY-muhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings