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Baby Names That Start With E

E-names carry an energetic, uplifting quality that has made them chart-toppers for generations. Ethan and Elijah dominate the boys' lists with their Hebrew strength, while Emma and Eleanor lead the girls' charts with German and French elegance. The letter E is home to some of the most universally loved names in the English-speaking world.

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83Total Names
33Boy Names
47Girl Names
3Unisex Names

All Names Starting With E

All NamesBoy NamesGirl Names
NameGenderOriginMeaning
EastonBoyOld English (place name / surname)Town to the east
EdenUnisexHebrewDelight, paradise
EdgarBoyOld EnglishWealthy spearman
EdithGirlOld EnglishProsperous in war / riches, blessed
EduardoBoySpanish / Portuguese (from Old English, via Edward)Wealthy guardian
EdwardBoyOld EnglishWealthy guardian
EdwinBoyOld EnglishWealthy friend
EithanPopularBoyHebrew (variant spelling of Ethan)Strong, firm, enduring
ElainaGirlGreek (variant of Elena / Helen)Bright, shining light
ElaineGirlOld French (variant of Helen)Bright, shining light
EleanorPopularGirlOld French / ProvençalBright, shining one
ElenaGirlGreek / Italian / SpanishBright, shining light
EliBoyHebrewAscended, elevated
EliamBoyHebrewGod's people / my God is the people
ElianBoyModern (linked to Elijah / Julian)The Lord is my God (via Elijah) / modern blended form
ElianaGirlHebrew / LatinMy God has answered
EliannaGirlHebrewMy God has answered
EliasPopularBoyGreek / Scandinavian (form of Elijah)The Lord is my God
ElijahPopularBoyHebrewMy God is Yahweh
ElioBoyItalian / Spanish (from Latin Aelius, linked to Helios/Elijah)Sun / variant tied to Elijah
ElisaGirlItalian / Spanish (short form of Elizabeth)God is my oath
EliseGirlFrench (diminutive of Elizabeth)God is my oath
ElizaGirlEnglish (diminutive of Elizabeth)God is my oath
ElizabethPopularGirlHebrewMy God is an oath
EllaPopularGirlGermanic / Old EnglishFairy maiden / foreign
ElleGirlFrenchShe / her
EllianaGirlHebrewMy God has answered
ElliePopularGirlEnglishBright, shining one (via Eleanor) / diminutive of Ellen or Elizabeth
ElliotBoyEnglish (surname form, from Elias/Elijah)The Lord is my God
ElliottBoyEnglish / GreekThe Lord is my God
EllisBoyWelsh / EnglishThe Lord is my God (via Elias)
ElodieGirlFrench / GreekForeign riches
EloiseGirlFrench / GermanicHealthy, wide
ElsieGirlScottish / HebrewPledged to God
EmberPopularGirlEnglishGlowing coal / spark of fire
EmeliaGirlGermanic (variant of Amelia / Emilia)Work / industrious, striving
EmelyGirlLatinate (variant spelling of Emily)Rival / industrious, striving
EmeraldGirlEnglishPrecious green gemstone
EmerieGirlGermanicBrave ruler
EmersonPopularUnisexEnglishSon of Emery; brave, powerful
EmeryUnisexGermanicBrave ruler
EmiliaPopularGirlLatinRival; industrious, striving
EmilianoBoyItalian / SpanishRival; industrious
EmilyPopularGirlEnglishRival; industrious, eager
EmmaPopularGirlGermanicWhole, universal
EmmanuelBoyHebrewGod is with us
EmmelineGirlOld French / GermanicWhole, universal; industrious
EmmettBoyEnglish / GermanicUniversal, powerful
EmoryGirlGermanicBrave ruler
EnriqueBoySpanishHome ruler
EnsleyGirlAmerican (modern)One's own meadow (from Ainsley)
EricBoyOld NorseEternal ruler
EricaGirlOld Norse (Latinized)Eternal ruler; ever powerful
ErickBoyOld NorseEternal ruler; ever powerful
ErikBoyOld Norse (Scandinavian)Eternal ruler; ever powerful
ErnestBoyGermanicSerious, resolute
EsmeraldaGirlSpanishEmerald
EsperanzaGirlSpanishHope
EstherGirlPersian / HebrewStar
EstrellaGirlSpanishStar
EthanPopularBoyHebrewStrong, firm
EttaGirlEnglish (diminutive)Little one
EvaPopularGirlLatin / HebrewLife
EvanBoyWelshThe Lord is gracious
EvangelinePopularGirlGreek / LatinBearer of good news
EvelynPopularGirlEnglish / Norman FrenchWished-for child
EverettBoyEnglish / GermanicBrave as a wild boar
EverleighGirlEnglish (modern)From the boar meadow
EverlyPopularGirlEnglishFrom the boar meadow
EzekielPopularBoyHebrewGod will strengthen
EzraBoyHebrewHelp, helper
EzrealBoyModern / inventedNo established historical meaning
EvieGirlEnglish/HebrewLife
EnzoBoyItalianRuler of the home
EmilioBoySpanish/ItalianRival, eager
EsmeGirlFrench/EnglishEsteemed, beloved
EvelynnGirlEnglishWished-for child
EloraGirlEnglishThe laurel; light
EzequielBoySpanish/HebrewGod strengthens
EmmyGirlGerman/EnglishWhole, universal
EstebanBoySpanish/GreekCrown, garland
EstellaGirlLatinStar
EveGirlHebrewLife

Boy Names Starting With E

Powerful Ethan, prophetic Elijah, and scholarly Ezra — Hebrew-rooted boy names that have dominated charts for decades.

EastonTown to the eastOld English (place name / surname)EdgarWealthy spearmanOld EnglishEduardoWealthy guardianSpanish / Portuguese (from Old English, via Edward)EdwardWealthy guardianOld EnglishEdwinWealthy friendOld EnglishEithanStrong, firm, enduringHebrew (variant spelling of Ethan)EliAscended, elevatedHebrewEliamGod's people / my God is the peopleHebrew
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Girl Names Starting With E

Universally loved Emma, regal Eleanor, and radiant Elena — girl names with German, French, and Greek sophistication.

EdithProsperous in war / riches, blessedOld EnglishElainaBright, shining lightGreek (variant of Elena / Helen)ElaineBright, shining lightOld French (variant of Helen)EleanorBright, shining oneOld French / ProvençalElenaBright, shining lightGreek / Italian / SpanishElianaMy God has answeredHebrew / LatinEliannaMy God has answeredHebrewElisaGod is my oathItalian / Spanish (short form of Elizabeth)
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