Girl
Hebrew
2 syllables
Eden
EE-den
/ˈiːdən/
"The garden" — serene, beautiful, and full of quiet promise
Eden is a name that carries the weight of paradise itself — the biblical garden where humanity began, a word synonymous with delight, abundance, and perfect peace. In Hebrew the root suggests pleasure and luxury. As a modern name it floats gracefully between biblical seriousness and nature-name lightness, appealing to families who want something both meaningful and melodically simple.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesE - den
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Root WordEden
MeaningParadise, delight, pleasure
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2020
Trend
↑ Rising
Nicknames
EdeEddieEdie
About the Name Eden
Eden comes from the Hebrew word meaning 'delight,' 'pleasure,' or 'paradise.' It is the name of the garden in Genesis where God places Adam and Eve.
Eden is used for both but is predominantly given to girls in the US and UK. It started gender-neutral and has shifted toward the feminine.
Eden has been rising steadily since the 2000s and ranks consistently in the top 130-150 in the US. It is more popular in the UK and Australia.
Eden Rose, Eden Grace, Eden Elise, Eden Pearl, and Eden Jade are all serene, harmonious combinations.
Because the name is only two syllables, most people use it in full. Edie is the most natural nickname.
Eden comes from the Hebrew 'eden,' meaning delight or pleasure. The Garden of Eden in Genesis gave the word its universal meaning of paradise. The name began to be used as a given name in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Personality of Eden
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Eden
Creativity
86%
Elegance
82%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
70%
Warmth
84%
Famous People Named Eden
G
Garden of Eden
The paradise garden in Genesis where God places Adam and Eve — one of the world's most universally known settings
B
Barbara Eden
American actress famous for playing Jeannie in the 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie
E
Eden Hazard
Belgian football star, one of Europe's most celebrated attacking players at Chelsea and Real Madrid
Middle Names for Eden
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Eden
Eden Rose
Eden Grace
Eden Elise
Eden Jade
Eden Pearl
Eden Iris
Eden Skye
Eden Violet
Eden Wren
Eden Blue
Eden Mae
Eden Rain
Names Similar to Eden
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Eden
~3000 BCE
The story of the Garden of Eden is set in the ancient Tigris-Euphrates region, recorded in the Book of Genesis
1667
John Milton's Paradise Lost immortalizes Eden as the setting for humanity's greatest loss
1990
Eden enters the US given name charts, used quietly but steadily for both boys and girls
2010s
Eden rises sharply as parents embrace nature-spiritual names with Hebrew roots
2020
Eden reaches its US peak, driven by the broad popularity of two-syllable names with biblical significance
Numerology & Symbolism of Eden
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Pisces
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Lush Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Emerald
🌸
Lucky Flower
Apple Blossom
Eden Around the World
How Eden is written in different languages and scripts
عيدن
Arabic
エデン
Japanese
Эдем
Russian
에덴
Korean
伊甸
Chinese
Εδέμ
Greek
एडेन
Hindi
עֵדֶן
Hebrew
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