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    Edmund

    ED-mund

    English/Germanic
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Prosperous protector; Wealthy guardian
    Origin
    English/Germanic
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Edmund does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Prosperous protector; Wealthy guardian", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Edmund.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1910s (0.11% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Edmund is the faithful steward — guarding God's treasure, faithful over few things, entrusted with many.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Deuteronomy 28:12

      "The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand."

    • Matthew 25:21

      "Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things."

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