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Unisex name · Hebrew

Eden

Eden is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Place of delight". It carries an outdoorsy, earthy feel, and we file it here as a nature and a modern name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.

At a glance

Meaning
Place of delight
Origin
Hebrew
Name family
Hebrew
Gender
Unisex
Style
nature, modern

Names similar to Eden

Sharing at least one style with Eden — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

Sibling name pairings

Names that share Eden's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

Questions about the name Eden

What does the name Eden mean?

Eden is of Hebrew origin and means "Place of delight".

Is Eden a popular baby name in the UK?

Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Eden" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.

What names are similar to Eden?

Names with a similar style to Eden include Isla, Willow, Poppy, Luna.

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.

Reviewed July 2026.