US Popularity:2295
Origin:British
Meaning:wealthy protector
The British boy’s name Edmund means “wealthy protector.” It receives its significance from the Old English words ēad, meaning “prosperity,” and mund meaning “protector.” One great example of this name was the Irish Catholic missionary Edmund Rice. After being stuck with personal tragedy and left living alone, Edmund decided to devote his life and a small fortune to helping the disadvantaged. He established a school for poor children in a converted stable in the local area. Rice surely lived up to his name’s meaning, and maybe your little one will too when they grow up.

Famous People Named Edmund

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  • Edmund
    Philippa and King Edward III

Edmund Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Edmund is currently #3069 on The Bump
Boy:Edmund is currently #972 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Edmund is currently #2295 in U.S. births
Boy:Edmund is currently #792 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2295
in 2023
+ 247
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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