Eamon
Boy name · Irish · pronounced AY-mun
Verified name
What does Eamon mean?
Wealthy protector
Origin and language
Irish, Old english
Language family: Irish|Old English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 836 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3256 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ed
Variant: Éamon, Eamonn
Related: Edmund
Using Eamon across cultures
The Irish form of Edmund with a rich protective meaning.
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