Wealthy protector
Derived from the Old English elements 'ead', meaning wealth or fortune, and 'mund', meaning protection. It is a French variation of the English name Edmund, which was borne by several early kings and saints.
Less common today
Edmond isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,043 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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