Unisex name · Hebrew
Eden
“delight, place of pleasure”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Eden.
Explore Eden further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Eden — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Eden is Hebrew eden, delight or pleasure — the garden is named for the feeling rather than the place, and there is probably a second root in Akkadian edinu, a plain, underneath it. English hears it as paradise, which is a translation of a different word entirely.
It is genuinely unisex and used far more for girls: number 70 in the US for girls against 544 for boys. In Israel it is common for both, usually spelled the same way.
Edie works as a short form for either. Two syllables want two or three (Eden Josephine, Eden Ambrose). On our vibe map it is Nature-Inspired with Soft & Dreamy warmth.
More Hebrew names
Eden sits in our Hebrew set — these share its roots.
All Hebrew names →Eden — common questions
Is Eden a boy or girl name?
Eden is a unisex name — it is given to boys and girls alike, and we list it that way (Hebrew origin).
What does the name Eden mean?
Eden means “delight, place of pleasure” of Hebrew origin. Eden is Hebrew eden, delight or pleasure — the garden is named for the feeling rather than the place, and there is probably a second root in Akkadian edinu, a plain, underneath it. English hears it as paradise, which is a translation of a different word entirely.
Where does the name Eden come from?
Eden is Hebrew in origin. It is genuinely unisex and used far more for girls: number 70 in the US for girls against 544 for boys. In Israel it is common for both, usually spelled the same way.
What are common nicknames for Eden?
Edie and Denny — the short-forms parents most often use for Eden.
How popular is Eden?
Eden did not make the top 1,000 boys' or girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Eden you might want for the nursery.