What does the name Edmund mean?

The first name Edmund means “wealthy protector”.

Where does the name Edmund come from?

Edmund has its roots in Germanic.

Is Edmund a girls' or boys' name?

Edmund is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

How popular is Edmund?

Edmund is a relatively uncommon first name.

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Edmund

“wealthy protector”

Origin: Germanic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 35 of 100Uncommon
Nicknames: Ed
Famous bearers: Edmund Hillary Edmund Burke Edmund Husserl Edmund Spenser Edmund I.Edmund II.Edmund Barton Edmund S. Phelps Edmund Kean Edmund Gwenn

About the name Edmund

Edmund is a masculine first name meaning “wealthy protector”, with roots in Germanic. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon. Common nicknames include Ed.

Frequently asked about Edmund

What does the name Edmund mean?: The first name Edmund means “wealthy protector”.
Where does the name Edmund come from?: Edmund has its roots in Germanic.
Is Edmund a girls' or boys' name?: Edmund is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Edmund?: Edmund is a relatively uncommon first name.

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