Boy
Old English
2 syllables
Edmund
ED-mund
/ˈɛdmənd/
"The wealthy protector" — a name of saintly kings, Shakespearean tragedy, and deep literary nobility
Edmund comes from the Old English Eadmund, composed of ead (wealth, fortune) and mund (protector), meaning 'wealthy protector.' The name was borne by two Anglo-Saxon kings including Saint Edmund the Martyr, King of East Anglia, who was killed by Danish invaders in 869 CE and became a venerated English saint. Shakespeare gave the name dramatic weight through the villainous Edmund in King Lear, yet the name retains a distinctly honorable, scholarly character.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesEd · mund
GenderBoy
OriginOld English
Root WordEadmund
MeaningWealthy protector
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1930
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayNovember 20
Nicknames
EdEddieNedTeddy
About the Name Edmund
Edmund means 'wealthy protector,' from the Old English ead (wealth) and mund (protection). It is a name of both nobility and duty — someone who protects those in their care with the resources and strength at their disposal.
Edmund ranks around #680 in the US, making it uncommon, but it is rising. It has a distinguished, literary quality that appeals to parents who want a substantial vintage name, particularly popular in the UK.
Edmund suggests intellectual depth, moral seriousness, and a noble character. The name's saintly and scholarly associations evoke someone principled, thoughtful, and capable of great courage when called upon.
Classic English names pair beautifully: Edmund James, Edmund Henry, Edmund Thomas, or Edmund Arthur. Traditional two-syllable middles create an elegant, distinguished full name.
Edmund is from the Old English Eadmund, a royal name borne by multiple Anglo-Saxon kings. It was particularly associated with Saint Edmund the Martyr of East Anglia and spread throughout medieval England.
Ed and Eddie are the most common nicknames. Ned is a traditional English nickname from medieval times. Teddy is a charming option for younger Edmunds, borrowed from the similar Edward.
Personality of Edmund
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Edmund
Creativity
78%
Elegance
82%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
90%
Strength
75%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Edmund
S
Saint Edmund the Martyr
King of East Anglia who was killed by Danish Vikings in 869 CE and became an English saint and martyr
E
Edmund Spenser
Elizabethan poet who wrote The Faerie Queene, one of the longest and most important poems in English literature
E
Edmund Hillary
New Zealand mountaineer who, with Tenzing Norgay, became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953
E
Edmund Burke
18th-century Irish-British statesman and philosopher, considered the father of modern conservatism
Middle Names for Edmund
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Edmund
Edmund James
Edmund Henry
Edmund Thomas
Edmund William
Edmund Charles
Edmund Arthur
Edmund Francis
Edmund George
Edmund Oliver
Edmund Felix
Edmund Philip
Edmund Jasper
Names Similar to Edmund
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Edmund
841 CE
Edmund is born, later becoming King of East Anglia in 855 CE
869 CE
Edmund is martyred by Danish Vikings, refusing to deny his Christian faith or share his kingdom
900s CE
Edmund is canonized, his shrine at Bury St Edmunds becoming a major pilgrimage site in England
1605
Shakespeare uses Edmund as the scheming illegitimate son in King Lear, adding dramatic complexity to the name
1953
Edmund Hillary conquers Everest, restoring the name's heroic, adventurous associations
Numerology & Symbolism of Edmund
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
8
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Sagittarius
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Royal Crimson
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Poppy
Edmund Around the World
How Edmund is written in different languages and scripts
إدموند
Arabic
エドモンド
Japanese
Эдмунд
Russian
에드먼드
Korean
埃德蒙德
Chinese
Έντμοντ
Greek
एडमंड
Hindi
אדמונד
Hebrew
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