Edmond has not been on the top 1,000 list since the late twentieth century, but it may soon make a comeback. It is a more unique and vintage option to the ever-popular Edward, making it a great alternative for parents. Though technically the French spelling of Edmund, Edmond still has a lot of class.
Meaning of the name Edmond:
English: wealthy protector
French: wealthy protector
Origin of the name Edmond:
Edmond is technically the French spelling of the English baby name Edmund. The names come from the Old English words “ead” and “mund.” Edmund, the alternative spelling, was used in England, as early as the ninth century, among kings. It spread to France after the Norman Invasion, continuing to grow in popularity throughout Europe.
Symbolism of the name Edmond:
The baby name Edmond dates back to the Old English words “ead” and “mund.” “Ead” translates to “wealth,” and “mund” means “protection.” When putting these two words together in a name, you get the meaning “wealthy protector.”
Style of the name Edmond:
Traditional
Gender of the name Edmond:
Edmond is a mature baby name for males.
Pronunciation of the name Edmond:
EHD-mawn
Number of syllables in the name Edmond:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Edmond:
Edmond feels classy and formal. It is a wholesome baby name with a sense of nobility.
Alternative spellings for the name Edmond:
- Edmund
- Eadmond
- Eadmund
- Edmonnd
- Edmunnd
Nicknames for the name Edmond:
- Ed
- Eddy
- Edie
- Eddie
- Eddi
- Mondo
- Mondie
- Mondy
Popularity of the name Edmond:
Edmond was a top 1,000 baby name in America until 1989 when it was rank 977. The name was a top 300 option from the years 1901 to 1922, ranking its highest in 1908 at number 219. The alternative spelling, Edmund, did last until 1997 at rank 924.
Related names for the name Edmond:
- Edward
- Edwin
- Clarence
- Leander
- Anton
- Benedict
- Rupert
- Nigel
Great middle names for Edmond and their meanings:
- Gabriel (God is my strength)
- Lucas (bringer of light)
- Jasper (treasurer)
- Jude (praised)
- Reid (person with red hair)
- Tilley (wood clearing, branch)
- Milo (dear, beloved)
- Maxwell (Mack's spring)
Famous people with the name Edmond:
- Edmond Halley (astronomer, discoverer of Halley's Comet)
- Edmond Fischer (winner of Nobel Prize of Medicine)
- Edmond O'Brien (actor, “D.O.A.”)
Edmonds in popular culture:
- Edmond Dantes (character from “The Count of Monte Cristo”)
- “Edmond's Sure to Rise Cookbooks” (series of cookbooks)
- Edmond Elephant (character from “Peppa Pig”)