Eden Name Meaning

Shannon Day
·3 min read

Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Eden.

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The name Eden means "place of pleasure and delight." It is a magical, peaceful name with biblical roots and Hebrew origins.

According to the bible, the Garden of Eden was God's gift to the first humans Adam and Eve. As the story goes, it was a garden that God intended for Adam and Eve to live in peacefully, contently, and innocently.

The Garden of Eden contained a special tree called the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and Adam and Eve were forbidden by God to eat its fruit. However, they ate an apple from the forbidden tree and as a result were banished from the Garden of Eden. Needless to say, the name Eden has deeply planted roots.



  • Origin: The name Eden is of Hebrew origin meaning "place of pleasure." In the bible, Eden is God's garden of paradise for Adam and Eve.

  • Gender: The name Eden is more often used as a girl's name but it is gaining popularity for boys too.

  • Pronunciation: ed-en or ee-din





Editor's Note

Although many baby names are separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best.



How Popular Is the Name Eden?

Since the 1980s, the name Eden has been in the top 1000 names for girls. It has slowly but steadily increased in popularity throughout this time. In 2023, it reached peak popularity so far at 77.

As a boy's name, Eden has been less popular, arriving in the top 1000 charts in 2008 where it placed 895. Since then, the name has grown in popularity for boys. Its most popular year was 2019, when it placed 468th in the charts.

Because the name Eden had yet to reach mainstream popularity, it still feels somewhat rare and interesting.

Name Variations

The following are variations of the name Eden:

  • Eaden (Hebrew)

  • Eadin (Hebrew)

  • Edenia (Spanish, Hebrew)

  • Edin (Bosnian)

  • Edini (Albanian)

  • Edinia (Hebrew)

Similar Names

Similar sounding names to Eden include:

  • Aiden

  • Arden

  • Arlo

  • Aspen

  • Eton

  • Ember

  • Eston

  • Evan

Other biblical names include:

  • Ananais

  • Bartholomew

  • Bernice

  • Cyprus

  • Imma

  • Manaen

  • Mara

  • Martha

  • Salome

  • Sapphira

  • Simeon

Other garden-inspired names include:

  • Aster

  • Abilene

  • Daisy

  • Dalilah

  • Juniper

  • Fern

  • Magnolia

  • Peony

  • Thorne

  • Wren

Common Nicknames for Eden

There are a few nicknames for those with the name Eden:

  • Ed

  • Edie

  • Eddie

  • Den

  • Denny

Suggested Sibling Names

Looking for ideal sibling names to go with Eden? Here are some suggestions:

  • Avery

  • Bea

  • Cloe

  • Emmet

  • Faye

  • Jaxon

  • Juliet

  • Kyle

  • Laila

  • Mae

  • Nora

  • Ollie

  • Poppy

  • Quinn

  • Rosie

  • Theo

  • Vivien

  • Zack

Famous People Named Eden

Here are some notable people who share the name Eden:

  • Eden Hazard, Belgian professional soccer player who played as a midfielder for the Spanish team, Real Madrid

  • Eden Phillpotts, an English author, poet, and dramatist

  • Eden Riegel, an American actress who played Bianca Montgomery in the popular daytime drama All My Children



More Baby Names

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