Eamon
pronounced AIM-anEamon means “guardian of the riches.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about Eamon12 Irish boy names beginning with E, with what each one means and how to say it.
Updated September 2026
There are 12 Irish boy names starting with E here. The ones readers look up most are Eoghan, Eamon and Eugene.
The E names for boys on this page that the most babies were given in 2025, by the Central Statistics Office’s ranking.
Eamon means “guardian of the riches.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about EamonEdmond in Irish is Eamon, meaning “guardian of the riches.” Say it AIM-an.
More about EdmondEdmund in Irish is Eamon, meaning “guardian of the riches.” Say it AIM-an.
More about EdmundEirnin means “iron.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about EirninEmmet is an Irish boy's name given in honour of the patriot Robert Emmet. Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about EmmetEnda means “bird.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about EndaEnnis means “island.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about EnnisEoghan means “born of the yew tree.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about EoghanEoin means “God is gracious.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about EoinErnan in Irish is Eirnin, meaning “iron.” Say it AIR-nin.
More about ErnanErnest in Irish is Eirnin, meaning “iron.” Say it AIR-nin.
More about ErnestEugene in Irish is Eoghan, meaning “born of the yew tree.” Say it O-in.
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