Eden: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The biblical garden of paradise, a name that evokes beauty, innocence, and new beginnings.
Eden as a Girl Name
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #108
- Peak
- #108 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Eden Means
Eden is a girl name of Hebrew origin. The biblical garden of paradise, a name that evokes beauty, innocence, and new beginnings.
How Popular Eden Is
Eden currently ranks #108 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #108 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Eden
- The Garden of Eden is the paradise described in the Book of Genesis.
- Eden means delight or pleasure in Hebrew.
- Works as both a girls' and boys' name, though it's more common for girls.
Eden as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #138
- Peak
- #125 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Eden Means
Eden is a unisex name of Hebrew origin. Meaning place of pleasure and delight, Eden carries the paradise of its biblical origin into a name that feels lush and hopeful.
How Popular Eden Is
Eden currently ranks #138 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #125 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Eden
- The Garden of Eden is one of the most enduring images in Western culture.
- Eden has been rising for girls while maintaining steady usage for boys.
- Anthony Eden was a British Prime Minister, showing the name's historical male usage.
Names Like Eden
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Eden
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Eden.
Questions About Eden
What does Eden mean?
Eden is a girl name of Hebrew origin. The biblical garden of paradise, a name that evokes beauty, innocence, and new beginnings.
How popular is Eden?
Eden currently ranks #108 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #108 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Eden come from?
Eden comes from Hebrew roots. The Garden of Eden is the paradise described in the Book of Genesis.
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