Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Wealthy protector or rich guardian, Wealthy Defender
Pronunciation: EHD-muhnd, /ˈɛdmənd/, EH D M AH N D
Popularity Rank: #6,297
Derived from the Old English name Eadmund, meaning 'wealthy protector' or 'rich guardian'. It was borne by a 9th-century English king and later by a 13th-century archbishop.
The name Edmund is of English origin and means Wealthy protector or rich guardian, Wealthy Defender, Prosperous Protection, Rich Protector, Protector of Prosperity. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Edmund is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, United States of America, and 71 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EHD-muhnd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛdmənd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH D M AH N D
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Edmund is recorded 8,981 times globally, ranking it as the 6,297th most common name worldwide.
Edmund is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 1,558 occurrences, making it the 852th most popular name in the country.
In Poland, the name Edmund is found among 1 in every 207 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #852 | 1 : 1,278 |
| Singapore | #240 | 1 : 396 |
| United States of America | #2,924 | 1 : 1,768 |
| Hong Kong | #553 | 1 : 663 |
| South Africa | #3,064 | 1 : 4,210 |
| United Kingdom | #1,894 | 1 : 1,099 |
| Germany | #1,445 | 1 : 861 |
| Ghana | #354 | 1 : 437 |
| Poland | #414 | 1 : 207 |
| Nigeria | #2,644 | 1 : 3,342 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Edmund from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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