Irish (from Old English) boy name
Éamonn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Éamonn means wealthy protector. Irish form of Edmund, from Old English ead, 'wealth', and mund, 'protection'
Éamonn is the Irish form of Edmund, which comes from Old English elements meaning wealth and protection. It became a popular name in Ireland after the Anglo-Norman period and remains a staple, helped by statesman Éamon de Valera and the athlete Éamonn Coghlan. The Irish spelling with a fada marks the long first vowel, and the pronunciation is AY-mun, not the English E-mon. Variants include Éamon with a single n. The name feels warm and traditional, and it is still widely used in Ireland. It suits families who love an Irish classic.
Variants of Éamonn
EamonÉamonEamonnEdmund
Well-known people named Éamonn
Éamon de Valera, Éamonn Coghlan.
Éamonn popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Éamonn ranked #552 in Ireland (5 babies) and #3,261 in the US (36 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (boys)United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Éamonn mean?
Éamonn means "wealthy protector". Irish form of Edmund, from Old English ead, 'wealth', and mund, 'protection'.
How do you pronounce Éamonn?
Éamonn is pronounced AY-mun.
What is the origin of Éamonn?
Éamonn is of Irish (from Old English) origin. Irish form of Edmund, from Old English ead, 'wealth', and mund, 'protection'.