Eden
Pleasure, delight
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Eden meaning & origin
Eden comes from the biblical place name. A proposed Hebrew connection gives it the meaning "pleasure, delight"; its deeper origin is uncertain.[1]
The Hebrew explanation is not the only one: a Sumerian word for a plain has also been proposed. The garden is the biblical association, rather than a literal translation of the name.[1]
Eden is used as both a feminine and a masculine given name. A single gender category does not capture all of its use.[1]
Considering Eden for your shortlist?
Editorial suggestions, not claims about personality or future success.
- Decide how you feel about the biblical association. It may be central to your choice, a pleasant connection, or something you would rather avoid.
- Try Eden with your surname at normal speaking speed. If the surname starts with an N or D sound, listen to where one name ends and the next begins.
Pronunciation
EE-duhn
English guide[1]
Popularity
In 2024, Eden ranked #72 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Nicknames
Eden popularity by year
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #130 |
| 2021 | #121 |
| 2022 | #116 |
| 2023 | #77 |
| 2024 | #72 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
Middle Name Ideas
- Eden Rose
- Eden Grace
- Eden Marie
- Eden Jane
Sources & notes
Meaning, origin and English pronunciation above were checked against the linked sources on (revision 1). Prepared with AI assistance; this is not a specialist linguistic review.
Catalog variants, nicknames and pairings have not all completed individual source review. Pairings are suggestions, not usage statistics. Birth-name ranks have separate SSA source-file provenance.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eden
What does the name Eden mean?
Eden comes from the biblical place name. A proposed Hebrew connection gives it the meaning "pleasure, delight"; its deeper origin is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Eden?
An English guide is EE-duhn. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Eden?
In 2024, Eden ranked #72 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
What nickname ideas could work for Eden?
Ideas to try include Edie. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
What middle names could work with Eden?
Try Eden Rose, Eden Grace, Eden Marie, Eden Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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