Eamon means wealthy protector — the most authentically Irish form of Edmund, from the Old English. Éamon de Valera IS the most important figure in Irish independence — president AND prime minister. Two syllables of Irish-independence's-most-important, president-AND-PM, and authentic Irish wealthy-protector.
De Valera IS Irish independence's most important figure.
President AND Prime Minister — maximum service.
Two syllables with a warm, Irish sound: AY-mon.
The most authentically Irish Edmund.
The meaning wealthy protector IS dually powerful.
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The vibe of Eamon
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Origin & history of Eamon
Old English ead (wealth) + mund (protector)→Irish Eamon
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Hebrew / Irish roots
Eamon IS the authentic Irish Edmund. De Valera IS Irish independence's most important — president AND PM.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish; Éamon de Valera (1882–1975).
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Today
Eamon remains a beloved choice, ranking #1355 in the US. 4,641 babies have been named Eamon since 1919.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Eamon?
2016peak year
Eamon reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2016, 182 babies received the name (ranked #1082). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1355), with about 139 babies given the name annually. Eamon has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 4,641 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Eamon's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — independence leadership. People named Eamon tend to be warm, authentic, and gifted at being the most important Irish independence figure.
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Most important independence
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De-Valera
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President-AND-PM
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Authentic-Irish
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Wealthy-protector
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A1
M4
O6
N5
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
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Personality of Eamon
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Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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