Boy Name · Old English Origin
Edmond
Edmond is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Old English origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Edmond is a boy baby name of Old English origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Edmond often also consider Edmund.
Edmond meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Edmond has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Old English naming roots help connect Edmond to related Old English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Edmond as E·D·M·O·N·D, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Edmond is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Edmond variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Edmonda, Edmonde, Edmondy, Edmon.
- Nicknames: Edm and E.
- Middle names: Pair Edmond with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Edmond middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Edmund, Edmon, Edmundo, Edmonia, Edwin — full picks on the sibling names for Edmond guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Edmond? Browse our names like Edmond 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 Edmond
What does the name Edmond mean?
Edmond has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Edmond?
Edmond originates in Old English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Edmond?
Edmond has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Edmond a boy's or girl's name?
Edmond is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Edmond in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Edmond sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Edmond?
Names that share Edmond's sound and style include Edmund, Edmon, Edmundo, Edmonia, Edwin.
What middle names pair well with Edmond?
Good middle-name fits for Edmond pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Edmond is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Edmond is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Edmond?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Edmond share its rhythm without rhyming — Edmund, Edmon, Edmundo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.