Gender-Neutral Name · Hebrew Origin
Eden
Eden — a neutral name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Delight, pleasure", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Edna is on your shortlist, Eden belongs in the same conversation.
Eden meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Delight, pleasure
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Eden to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Eden as E·D·E·N, with 4 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Eden is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Eden variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Edena, Edene, Edeny.
- Nicknames: Eden works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Eden with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Eden middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Edna, Eiden, Edwin, Ethan, Eithan — full picks on the sibling names for Eden guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Eden? Browse our names like Eden guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Eden
What does the name Eden mean?
Eden means "Delight, pleasure" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Eden?
Eden originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Eden?
Eden has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Eden a boy's or girl's name?
Eden is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Eden in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Eden sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Eden?
Names that share Eden's sound and style include Edna, Eiden, Edwin, Ethan, Eithan.
What middle names pair well with Eden?
Good middle-name fits for Eden pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Eden is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Eden is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Eden?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Eden share its rhythm without rhyming — Edna, Eiden, Edwin all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.