Eamonn
A boys’ name of Irish origin, meaning wealthy protector; irish form of edmund.
Eamonn by the numbers
In 2025, 6 babies in England and Wales were named Eamonn. In the US, 32 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 45 babies in 2007, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Eamonn. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Eamonwealthy protector; Irish form of Edmund182 in the US (2017)
- Easonson of Ed; a respelling of Edson224 in the US (2017)
- Edmondwealthy protector; a form of Edmund62 in the US (2017)
- Esmondgracious protector; divine protection3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Eatonriver settlement; from eau and tun8 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Eamonn
Names that are said the same way as Eamonn, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean a protector
Like Eamonn, each of these has a protector in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Alexanderdefender of the people12,488 in the US (2017)
- Parkerkeeper of the park; park ranger5,833 in the US (2017)
- Alexisdefender, helper2,847 in the US (2017)
- Alexdefender, helper; short form of Alexander or Alexis2,766 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean wealth
Like Eamonn, each of these has wealth in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Maddoxfortunate, beneficent; son of Madoc3,119 in the US (2017)
- Jadejade stone; symbol of virtue and beauty2,765 in the US (2017)
- Edwardwealthy guardian1,385 in England and Wales (2025)
- Jaspertreasurer; keeper of treasure802 in England and Wales (2025)
- Felixhappy; fortunate811 in England and Wales (2025)
- Chancefortune, luck; occupational name1,359 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Eamonn
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