Eamon
Boy name · 59 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Eamon: 59 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 1990.
Eamon is the Irish Gaelic form of Edmund, derived from the Old English elements *ēad* ("wealth, fortune") and *mund* ("protection"), giving it the meaning "wealthy protector." It has long been popular in Ireland and is also given to Scottish babies, reflecting Celtic heritage. The most famous bearer is Éamon de Valera, a dominant figure in 20th-century Irish politics who served as Taoiseach and President. In sports, Irish footballer and pundit Eamon Dunphy is a well-known voice. The variant spelling Eamonn is equally common, and actor Eamonn Walker starred in the TV series *Oz*. While no major places are directly named after a bearer, the name's root appears in many place names with "Ed-" or "Ead-" elements across England and Scotland.
Boy 14 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19909 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #5904 babies
- Total births
- 59since 1982
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y