Edmon is of French origin, meaning "protector of riches." It is a variant spelling of Edmond, which comes from the Old Germanic elements "adal" meaning noble and "mund" meaning protection. Edmon is rarely used today but was once quite popular in France during the Middle Ages. The name is often associated with Saint Edmond, the patron saint of performing arts who was martyred in the 9th century.
The name Edmon experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. Its peak occurred during World War I, with a high of 30 births in 1920 and remaining above 20 until 1926. However, by the late 1940s, its popularity had waned, dropping to as low as 5 births per year from 1957 onwards, with only sporadic increases since then.