Edmund Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Edmund Name at a Glance

Name	Edmund
Meaning	Wealthy defender.
Origin	Anglo-Saxon
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Edmund Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Edmund means “Wealthy defender”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Edmund Name Origin

Our database records Edmund under Anglo-Saxon origin. Browse more Anglo-Saxon baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Edmund a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Edmund is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Edmund

When considering Edmund for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.