Irish boy name
Éremón Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Éremón means first milesian high king. Old Irish name of a Milesian king in the Book of Invasions, of uncertain meaning.
Éremón is one of the sons of Míl Espáine and, in the Book of Invasions, the first of the Milesian high kings of Ireland. After the division of the island with his brother Éber, he ruled the north from Tara, and according to legend many of the later kings were his descendants. The name is also written Eremon and Heremon in older English sources. It is rare today, and its strong Latin-like ending gives it a bold, regal ring. Éremón suits families who like the foundation stories of the Gaels.
Variants of Éremón
EremonÉireamhónHeremonEiremon
Éremón popularity: Ireland vs the US
Éremón does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
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 Éremón mean?
Éremón means "first milesian high king". Old Irish name of a Milesian king in the Book of Invasions, of uncertain meaning.
How do you pronounce Éremón?
Éremón is pronounced AIR-uh-mon.
What is the origin of Éremón?
Éremón is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of a Milesian king in the Book of Invasions, of uncertain meaning.