Eamon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eamon Name at a Glance

Name	Eamon
Meaning	Guardian. The Irish form of Edmund. Famous bearer: Irish statesman Eamon Dc Valera; Eamonn Andrews, presenter of the television programme 'This Is Your Life'.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Eamon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eamon means “Guardian. The Irish form of Edmund. Famous bearer: Irish statesman Eamon Dc Valera; Eamonn Andrews, presenter of the television programme 'This Is Your Life”. 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.

Eamon Name Origin

Our database records Eamon under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Eamon a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Eamon

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