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Name Origin

Eamonn is an Irish masculine given name, a variant spelling of the name Éamon. It originates from the Old Irish name *Éaman*, meaning 'wealthy protector' or 'rich guardian'.

irishmasculinewealthprotectionguardian

Famous People

Eamonn Holmes (1959-)

Television presenter

  • Long-standing television presenter in the UK, known for his work on shows like 'This Morning'
  • Won numerous awards for his broadcasting

Eamonn Coghlan (1952-)

Athlete (middle-distance runner)

  • Held the world record for the indoor mile
  • Won gold in the 5000 meters at the 1983 World Championships

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