Eden
e-den
US Popularity:199
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Babylonian
Meaning:Paradise; Delight; Plains
With a meaning like "paradise," names don't get much more beautiful than Eden. Use this gender-neutral name, which comes from the Torah and Old Testament, to show your little one that they're your heaven on earth. Eden has both Hebrew and Babylonian roots, translating to "delight" and "plains," further strengthening its connections to the Garden of Eden. In the Hebrew Bible, The Garden of Eden was a lush garden filled with blossoming trees and flowers where Adam and Eve could live in peace and contentedness, encouraging baby to appreciate the beauty of the world around them.
Famous People Named Eden
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Barbara EdenActress
Eden Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Eden is currently #528 on The Bump
Girl:Eden is currently #219 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Eden is currently #199 in U.S. births
Girl:Eden is currently #59 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#199
in 2022
+ 29
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 128
Merriam-Webster, Eden, noun
Abarim Publications, Eden meaning
Abarim Publications, עדן
Behind the Name, Eden, December 2022
Britannica, Garden of Eden
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