Baby Names That Start With E
E-names ride the vowel-forward trend that has kept Emma, Evelyn, and Eleanor near the top of the US charts for years. Expect deep Hebrew and Greek roots — Elijah, Elena, Esther — plus vintage revivals such as Edith and Ezra. The list below holds 313 researched E names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, Hebrew and English the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Emma (No. 3 for girls) and Elijah (No. 7 for boys) lead the E names.
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Baby Names That Start With E List
313 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Elijah
Meaning: My God is Yahweh
Origin: Hebrew
#2
Edward
Meaning: Wealthy guardian
Origin: English
#3
Ezra
Meaning: Helper
Origin: Hebrew
#4
Ethan
Meaning: Strong, firm
Origin: Hebrew
#5
Elias
Meaning: The Lord is my God
Origin: Greek / Hebrew
#6
Enzo
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: Italian
#7
Ellis
Meaning: Benevolent or from Elijah
Origin: Welsh / English
#8
Elliot
Meaning: The Lord is my God
Origin: Hebrew
#9
Elliott
Meaning: The Lord is my God
Origin: English / Scottish
#10
Eli
Meaning: Ascended, uplifted
Origin: Hebrew
#11
Eric
Meaning: Ever ruler
Origin: Norse
#12
Eesa
Meaning: God is salvation
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#13
Evan
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Welsh / Hebrew
#14
Eddie
Meaning: Wealthy guardian or rich protector
Origin: English
#15
Ezekiel
Meaning: God strengthens
Origin: Hebrew
#16
Emmanuel
Meaning: God is with us
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#17
Eden
Meaning: Pleasure or delight
Origin: English
#18
Elis
Meaning: The Lord is my God
Origin: Welsh / Hebrew
#19
Ernest
Meaning: Serious or resolute
Origin: Germanic
#20
Ernie
Meaning: Serious, resolute
Origin: Germanic / English
#21
Elio
Meaning: Sun
Origin: Italian / Greek
#22
Erik
Meaning: Ever ruler
Origin: Scandinavian
#23
Edwin
Meaning: Wealthy friend
Origin: English
#24
Emrys
Meaning: Immortal
Origin: Welsh
#25
Ewan
Meaning: Born of the yew tree
Origin: Scottish
#26
Emir
Meaning: Commander, prince
Origin: Arabic / Turkish
#27
Edison
Meaning: Son of Edward
Origin: English
#28
Esa
Meaning: God is salvation
Origin: Finnish / Arabic / Hebrew
#29
Emmett
Meaning: Universal or truth
Origin: Germanic
#30
Emilio
Meaning: Rival or eager
Origin: Italian / Latin
#31
Elyas
Meaning: The Lord is my God
Origin: Hebrew / Greek / Arabic
#32
Emerson
Meaning: Child of Emery
Origin: English / Germanic
#33
Emanuel
Meaning: God is with us
Origin: Hebrew
#34
Emil
Meaning: Rival or eager
Origin: Germanic
#35
Elvis
Meaning: All wise or uncertain surname origin
Origin: English / Scandinavian
#36
Eren
Meaning: Saintly person
Origin: Turkish
#37
Essa
Meaning: God is salvation
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#38
Emile
Meaning: Rival, eager
Origin: French / Latin
#39
Eduard
Meaning: Rich guard
Origin: Germanic
#40
Euan
Meaning: Born of the yew tree
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#41
Eisa
Meaning: God is salvation
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#42
Edmund
Meaning: Rich protector
Origin: English
#43
Ekam
Meaning: One, unity
Origin: Sanskrit / Punjabi
#44
Enoch
Meaning: Dedicated or trained
Origin: Hebrew
#45
Eyad
Meaning: Support, strength
Origin: Arabic
#46
Edgar
Meaning: Wealthy spear
Origin: English
#47
Eoin
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Irish / Hebrew
#48
Ephraim
Meaning: Fruitful
Origin: Hebrew
#49
Elon
Meaning: Oak tree
Origin: Hebrew
#50
Elian
Meaning: Sun or my God has answered
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#51
Elsie
Meaning: Pledged to God
Origin: Scottish / Hebrew
#52
Evelyn
Meaning: Desired or wished-for child
Origin: English / Germanic
#53
Evie
Meaning: Life or lively one
Origin: Hebrew / English
#54
Emily
Meaning: Rival or eager
Origin: Latin
#55
Ella
Meaning: Fairy maiden or all
Origin: Germanic
#56
Emilia
Meaning: Rival, eager
Origin: Latin
#57
Esme
Meaning: Esteemed, beloved
Origin: Old French
#58
Eva
Meaning: Life
Origin: Spanish
#59
Elodie
Meaning: Foreign riches or wealth
Origin: French / Germanic
#60
Elizabeth
Meaning: My God is an oath
Origin: Hebrew
#61
Eliza
Meaning: Pledged to God
Origin: Hebrew
#62
Erin
Meaning: Ireland
Origin: Irish
#63
Eleanor
Meaning: The other Aenor or light association
Origin: French / Greek
#64
Emma
Meaning: Whole, universal
Origin: Germanic
#65
Eloise
Meaning: Healthy, wide
Origin: Germanic
#66
Ellie
Meaning: Torch, shining light, or my God is an oath
Origin: English / Greek / Hebrew
#67
Eliana
Meaning: My God has answered
Origin: Hebrew
#68
Edith
Meaning: Rich war
Origin: English
#69
Etta
Meaning: Home ruler, or little one as a suffix-name form
Origin: Germanic / English nickname
#70
Esther
Meaning: Star or hidden
Origin: Hebrew / Persian
#71
Elena
Meaning: Bright, shining light
Origin: Greek
#72
Esmae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#73
Edie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#74
Emmie
Meaning: Whole, universal, or rival; Emma and Emily diminutive
Origin: Germanic / Latin / English nickname
#75
Elora
Meaning: Modern literary name; possibly from Eliora, God is my light
Origin: Modern English / Hebrew-influenced
#76
Effie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#77
Eve
Meaning: Life
Origin: Hebrew
#78
Ember
Meaning: Glowing coal
Origin: English word name
#79
Everly
Meaning: Boar clearing
Origin: English
#80
Elise
Meaning: Pledged to God
Origin: French
#81
Evangeline
Meaning: Good news
Origin: Greek / English literary
#82
Elowyn
Meaning: Elm tree; modern Elowen variant
Origin: Cornish / modern English
#83
Everleigh
Meaning: Boar woodland clearing
Origin: English surname / modern variant
#84
Eira
Meaning: Mercy or snow
Origin: Scandinavian
#85
Ettie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#86
Emaan
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#87
Elisa
Meaning: My God is an oath
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#88
Elsie-Mae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#89
Emmeline
Meaning: Work, whole, or rival depending on root
Origin: Germanic / French / English
#90
Evelina
Meaning: Desired, wished for, or life; Evelyn-family form
Origin: English / Germanic / Hebrew
#91
Elara
Meaning: Moon of Jupiter
Origin: Greek
#92
Emelia
Meaning: Rival or industrious; Emilia and Amelia-family variant
Origin: Latin / Germanic / English
#93
Emmy
Meaning: Whole, universal, or industrious; Emma-family diminutive
Origin: Germanic / English
#94
Elsa
Meaning: Pledged to God
Origin: Germanic / Scandinavian
#95
Erica
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#96
Ella-Rose
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#97
Elle
Meaning: She, or short form of Eleanor and related names
Origin: French / English
#98
Eadie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#99
Eshaal
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#100
Eduardo
Meaning: Rich guard
Origin: Spanish / English
#101
Erick
Meaning: Ever ruler
Origin: Norse / Germanic
#102
Easton
Meaning: East town
Origin: English
#103
Enrique
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#104
Everett
Meaning: Brave boar
Origin: English / Germanic
#105
Ernesto
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Esteban
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#107
Eugene
Meaning: Well-born or noble
Origin: Greek
#108
Emiliano
Meaning: Rival or eager
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#109
Earl
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Efrain
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Ezequiel
Meaning: God strengthens
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#112
Elisha
Meaning: God is salvation
Origin: Hebrew
#113
Elmer
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Estevan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Eliseo
Meaning: My God is salvation
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#116
Emery
Meaning: Brave or powerful ruler
Origin: Germanic
#117
Efren
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Eliezer
Meaning: God is my help
Origin: Hebrew
#119
Ervin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Eddy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Ean
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Erich
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Erika
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Esmeralda
Meaning: Emerald
Origin: Spanish
#125
Ebony
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#126
Ellen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Elisabeth
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Emilee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Elaine
Meaning: Bright, shining light
Origin: Old French / Greek
#130
Elaina
Meaning: Bright, shining light
Origin: Greek / English variant
#131
Emely
Meaning: Rival or industrious; Emily variant
Origin: Latin / modern Spanish usage
#132
Eileen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Emilie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Ericka
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Elyse
Meaning: Pledged to God; Elise variant
Origin: French / Hebrew
#136
Estrella
Meaning: Star
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#137
Elissa
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Elliana
Meaning: My God has answered
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#139
Esperanza
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Essence
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Emmalee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Emersyn
Meaning: Modern variant of Emerson; son of Emery
Origin: English surname / modern American
#143
Eziah
Meaning: Modern Ez- name; possibly influenced by Ezra and Isaiah
Origin: Modern American / Hebrew-influenced
#144
Elouise
Meaning: Healthy, wide, or famous warrior; Eloise variant
Origin: Germanic / French / English
#145
Elowen
Meaning: Elm tree
Origin: Cornish
#146
Elani
Meaning: Modern Eleni or Leilani-influenced form; light or heavenly imagery by root
Origin: Greek / Hawaiian-influenced modern English
#147
Ensley
Meaning: One meadow or hermitage clearing by surname roots
Origin: English surname / place name
#148
Evren
Meaning: Universe or cosmos
Origin: Turkish
#149
Eun-ji
Meaning: kindness, grace, or silver Eun plus wisdom Ji depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#150
Eun-seo
Meaning: kindness, grace, or silver Eun plus auspicious or orderly Seo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#151
Eun-ha
Meaning: galaxy in native Korean usage, or grace plus river/greatness depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#152
Eun-jeong
Meaning: kindness, grace, or silver Eun plus upright or pure Jeong depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#153
Eun-chae
Meaning: grace, kindness, or silver Eun plus colour, gather, or talent Chae depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#154
Eun-woo
Meaning: grace, kindness, or silver Eun plus house, universe, or rain Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#155
Eun-chan
Meaning: grace, kindness, or silver Eun plus praise or bright Chan depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#156
Ekkachai
Meaning: first victory or single victory
Origin: Thai
#157
Erna
Meaning: Serious or resolute
Origin: Germanic
#158
Edwina
Meaning: Rich friend
Origin: Germanic / English
#159
Eliora
Meaning: God is my light
Origin: Hebrew
#160
Elisheva
Meaning: My God is an oath
Origin: Hebrew
#161
Ehud
Meaning: United or strong
Origin: Hebrew
#162
Elihu
Meaning: He is my God
Origin: Hebrew
#163
Elka
Meaning: God is my oath
Origin: Hebrew
#164
Emunah
Meaning: Faith
Origin: Hebrew
#165
Efrat
Meaning: Fruitful or honored
Origin: Hebrew
#166
Ettore
Meaning: Holding fast
Origin: Italian / Greek
#167
Emmitt
Meaning: Universal or truth; Emmett variant
Origin: Germanic / English
#168
Emory
Meaning: Brave, powerful, or home strength
Origin: English surname / Germanic
#169
Emmet
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#170
Eason
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#171
Eamon
Meaning: Rich protector
Origin: Irish
#172
Eliot
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#173
Everest
Meaning: From Mount Everest; highest mountain place-name use
Origin: English surname / place name
#174
Eliam
Meaning: God is my people
Origin: Hebrew
#175
Ever
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#176
Eleazar
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#177
Eliyahu
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#178
Ender
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#179
Eliel
Meaning: My God is God
Origin: Hebrew
#180
Ezrah
Meaning: Help; Ezra variant
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#181
Elan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#182
Emmit
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#183
Elvin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#184
Eder
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#185
Evander
Meaning: Good man
Origin: Greek / Scottish
#186
Elam
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#187
Ely
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#188
Eitan
Meaning: Firm or strong
Origin: Hebrew
#189
Ellison
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#190
Eithan
Meaning: Variant of Ethan or Eitan; firm, enduring
Origin: Hebrew / English
#191
Ethen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#192
Everardo
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#193
Ezio
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#194
Eastyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#195
Eiden
Meaning: Little fire; Aidan variant
Origin: Irish / modern English
#196
Egypt
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#197
Everette
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#198
Edmond
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#199
Eliott
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#200
Elyjah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#201
Evin
Meaning: Swift
Origin: Irish
#202
Eros
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#203
Eldon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#204
Esdras
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#205
Elton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#206
Eben
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#207
Edin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#208
Edson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#209
Evans
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#210
Eshaan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#211
Erwin
Meaning: Honour friend
Origin: Germanic
#212
Eivin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#213
Eian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#214
Ethyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#215
Eshan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#216
Eliah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#217
Evelynn
Meaning: Desired, wished for, or life; modern Evelyn variant
Origin: English / Germanic / Hebrew
#218
Emmalyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#219
Elianna
Meaning: My God has answered
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#220
Emerie
Meaning: Brave, powerful, or home strength; Emery variant
Origin: Germanic / modern English
#221
Estelle
Meaning: Star
Origin: French / Latin
#222
Emmalynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#223
Evalyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#224
Emmaline
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#225
Estella
Meaning: Star
Origin: Latin
#226
Ellianna
Meaning: My God has answered; Eliana variant
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#227
Elin
Meaning: Torch or shining light
Origin: Welsh
#228
Everlee
Meaning: Boar woodland clearing; Everly variant
Origin: English surname / modern variant
#229
Elina
Meaning: Bright, shining light; Helen-family form
Origin: Greek / Finnish / Scandinavian
#230
Evalynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#231
Emerald
Meaning: Emerald gemstone
Origin: English gemstone name / Greek root
#232
Elayna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#233
Eleanora
Meaning: Light, torch, or compassion; Eleanor elaboration
Origin: Greek / Provençal / English
#234
Elia
Meaning: My God is Yahweh, or sun by Greek root depending on usage
Origin: Hebrew / Italian / Greek
#235
Emberly
Meaning: Ember and Lee compound; glowing coal meadow imagery
Origin: Modern English
#236
Ellery
Meaning: Alder tree island
Origin: English
#237
Emani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#238
Eisley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#239
Emi
Meaning: Beautiful blessing, smile, or Emma/Emilia short form depending on language
Origin: Japanese / English nickname
#240
Evangelina
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#241
Elinor
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#242
Elly
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#243
Emiliana
Meaning: Rival or industrious; Emiliano and Emilia-family form
Origin: Latin / Italian / Spanish
#244
Eleni
Meaning: Torch or shining light
Origin: Greek
#245
Eunice
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#246
Ema
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#247
Elana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#248
Emalyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#249
Emmarie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#250
Estefany
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#251
Emeri
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#252
Everley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#253
Emry
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#254
Emmerson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#255
Emberlynn
Meaning: Ember and Lynn compound; glowing coal and lake imagery
Origin: Modern English
#256
Emme
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#257
Estefania
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#258
Emrie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#259
Eiza
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#260
Eaton
Meaning: River town
Origin: English
#261
Edouard
Meaning: Rich guard
Origin: French
#262
Eliane
Meaning: Sun or my God has answered
Origin: French
#263
Etienne
Meaning: Crown or wreath
Origin: French
#264
Eberhard
Meaning: Brave boar
Origin: Germanic
#265
Egon
Meaning: Sword edge or awe
Origin: Germanic
#266
Elfriede
Meaning: Elf strength or elf peace
Origin: Germanic
#267
Erhard
Meaning: Honour and brave
Origin: Germanic
#268
Ernst
Meaning: Serious or earnest
Origin: Germanic
#269
Eirene
Meaning: Peace
Origin: Greek
#270
Elpidios
Meaning: Hope
Origin: Greek
#271
Elpis
Meaning: Hope
Origin: Greek
#272
Erasmus
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Greek
#273
Eudokia
Meaning: Good judgement or good will
Origin: Greek
#274
Eugenia
Meaning: Well born
Origin: Greek
#275
Eugenios
Meaning: Well born
Origin: Greek
#276
Eulalia
Meaning: Sweetly speaking
Origin: Greek
#277
Euphemia
Meaning: Auspicious speech
Origin: Greek
#278
Euripides
Meaning: Good throw or wide justice
Origin: Greek
#279
Evangelia
Meaning: Good news
Origin: Greek
#280
Evangelos
Meaning: Good news
Origin: Greek
#281
Elad
Meaning: God is eternal
Origin: Hebrew
#282
Elazar
Meaning: God has helped
Origin: Hebrew
#283
Eibhlin
Meaning: Desired or island
Origin: Irish
#284
Eimear
Meaning: Swift or ready
Origin: Irish
#285
Eithne
Meaning: Kernel or grain
Origin: Irish
#286
Ena
Meaning: Kernel or little fire
Origin: Irish
#287
Enya
Meaning: Kernel or grain
Origin: Irish
#288
Efa
Meaning: Life
Origin: Welsh
#289
Eifion
Meaning: Region name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Welsh
#290
Eilir
Meaning: Butterfly or spring
Origin: Welsh
#291
Elain
Meaning: Fawn
Origin: Welsh
#292
Elen
Meaning: Torch or shining light
Origin: Welsh
#293
Emlyn
Meaning: Around the valley
Origin: Welsh
#294
Enid
Meaning: Soul, life, or spirit
Origin: Welsh
#295
Eos
Meaning: Nightingale
Origin: Welsh
#296
Eurig
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Welsh
#297
Ebbe
Meaning: Wild boar or edge
Origin: Scandinavian
#298
Ebba
Meaning: Wild boar or strong fortress
Origin: Scandinavian
#299
Einar
Meaning: One warrior
Origin: Scandinavian
#300
Else
Meaning: My God is an oath
Origin: Scandinavian
#301
Embla
Meaning: Elm tree; first woman in Norse myth
Origin: Scandinavian
#302
Esben
Meaning: God bear
Origin: Scandinavian
#303
Eskil
Meaning: God helmet
Origin: Scandinavian
#304
Ealasaid
Meaning: My God is an oath
Origin: Scottish
#305
Eilidh
Meaning: Torch or shining light
Origin: Scottish
#306
Elspeth
Meaning: My God is an oath
Origin: Scottish
#307
Edoardo
Meaning: Rich guard
Origin: Italian
#308
Eleonora
Meaning: The other Aenor or light association
Origin: Italian
#309
Elisabetta
Meaning: My God is an oath
Origin: Italian
#310
Emanuele
Meaning: God is with us
Origin: Italian
#311
Enrico
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: Italian
#312
Ercole
Meaning: Glory of Hera
Origin: Italian
#313
Eugenio
Meaning: Well born
Origin: Italian
How To Use This E Baby Names List
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Gender Mix
This page currently includes 155 girl names, 156 boy names, and 2 unisex names beginning with E.
For a tighter shortlist, compare baby girl names that start with E and baby boy names that start with E.
Sound And Flow
Say each name with the surname and listen for repeated sounds, awkward initials, and rhythm. Short E names can feel direct, while longer names may offer more nickname options.
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E Name Snapshot
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Length Mix
Short names
71
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Ezra, Enzo, Eli, Eric, Eesa, Evan.
Medium names
202
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Elijah, Edward, Ethan, Elias, Ellis, Elliot.
Long names
40
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Emmanuel, Elizabeth, Evangeline, Everleigh, Elsie-Mae, Emmeline.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
62
Examples: Ethan, Evan, Eden, Edwin, Ewan, Eren.
Ends in A
61
Examples: Ezra, Eesa, Esa, Essa, Eisa, Ella.
Ends in E
51
Examples: Eddie, Ernie, Emile, Elsie, Evie, Esme.
Ends in R
17
Examples: Emir, Edgar, Eleanor, Esther, Ember, Elmer.
Popular E Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count E names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
View list- Emma rank #3 - 12,754 births
- Evelyn rank #8 - 9,123 births
- Eliana rank #10 - 8,191 births
- Eleanor rank #12 - 7,649 births
- Elizabeth rank #17 - 6,760 births
Boy names
View list- Elijah rank #7 - 11,111 births
- Elias rank #13 - 8,837 births
- Ezra rank #20 - 8,126 births
- Ethan rank #24 - 7,852 births
- Ezekiel rank #61 - 5,091 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Elijah, Edward, Ezra, Ethan, Elias, Enzo, Ellis, Elliot.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Elijah, Edward, Ethan, Elias, Ellis, Elliot, Elliott, Eli.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Ezra, Enzo, Edison, Emmett, Emerson, Ellie, Elora, Ember.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Eden, Elio, Ewan, Euan, Ephraim, Elon, Ember, Everly.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Elijah, Ezra, Elias, Elliot, Eli, Eesa, Ezekiel, Emmanuel.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Elvis, Emmitt, Emory, Emmet, Eason, Eamon, Eliot, Everest.
How To Use This List
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