Edem
MeaningGod has saved me · Ewe
Edem is an African boy name meaning “God has saved me”, with Ewe roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationEdem peaked in 1992, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Edem you'd meet today is about 33 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Edems too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Edem would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 285,714 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryEdem first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Edem
Edem is a boy name of African origin meaning “God has saved me”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Edem
What does the name Edem mean?
Edem means “God has saved me” and comes from Ewe. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Edem?
Edem is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Ewe. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Edem a boy or girl name?
Edem is a boy name. In 2025, 6 US boys were named Edem.
How popular is the name Edem?
Edem ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1992, when it reached #6,670.
What names are similar to Edem?
If you like Edem, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Edem?
Edem is an African boy name meaning “God has saved me”, with Ewe roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.