Boy name
Edmund name meaning
“protector of prosperity or wealth”
Edmund is a masculine name of Old English origin meaning protector of prosperity or wealth. Its source form, Ēadmund, combines ēad, meaning prosperity or wealth, with mund, meaning protection. The name is also associated with Saint Edmund, alongside its meaning explained by those two elements.
What does Edmund mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Edmund
From Old English Ēadmund, combining ēad, ‘prosperity, wealth’, and mund, ‘protection’. The name is also associated with Saint Edmund.
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Name combinations with Edmund
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Edmund, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
- Andrean: brave, manly
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Meaning of each word
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
- Yose: may God add
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Edmund Michael
Meaning of each word
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
- Michael: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Julian: belonging to the family of Julius
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
- Sean: God is gracious
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Edmund Jeremy
Meaning of each word
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
- Jeremy: God will exalt
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Meaning of each word
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
- Nehemia: God gives comfort
- Pit: stone, rock
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How to pronounce Edmund
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮓ᮪ᮙᮥᮔ᮪ᮓ᮪ |
Is Edmund a boy’s name?
Yes, Edmund is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Edmund ranks #4,798 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Hartono♂Property, material wealth
- Gani♂Wealthy, self-sufficient
- Edward♂Guardian of wealth
- Sugianto♂Rich, possessing wealth
- Sugiarto♂Rich in possessions
- Suharto♂Good wealth
- Hartanto♂Wealth, possessions
- Makmur♂Prosperous and well provided for
- Sugiharto♂Wealthy, abundant in possessions
- Suhartono♂Good wealth
- Budiarto♂Intellect and wealth
- Sugiyanto♂Wealthy, prosperous
Famous people named Edmund
- Edmund Daniel Halim Mamusung · b. 1983
- Edmund Fonataba · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Edmund
What is the meaning of Edmund?
Edmund means protector of prosperity or wealth. From Old English Ēadmund, combining ēad, ‘prosperity, wealth’, and mund, ‘protection’. The name is also associated with Saint Edmund.
Is Edmund a boy’s name?
Yes, Edmund is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Edmund?
Edmund is of European origin.
How many syllables does Edmund have?
Edmund has 2 syllables (Ed-mund) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Edmund?
Edmund ranks #4,798 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Edmund?
Some ideas: Edmund Patrick Andrean; Edmund Dennis Yose; Edmund Michael.
Famous people named Edmund?
Notable people named Edmund include Edmund Daniel Halim Mamusung, Edmund Fonataba.
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