Boy Names That Start With E
43 of the 106 names beginning with E here are boy names. Hebrew and English are the commonest roots among them, and Eithan, Elias and Elijah are among the 5 that the US Social Security Administration ranks. Another 59 are on the girl names page.
43 Boy Names Starting With E
| Name | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EastonOld English (place name / surname) | Old English (place name / surname) | Town to the east |
| EddieEnglish | English | Wealthy guardian |
| EdgarOld English | Old English | Wealthy spearman |
| EduardoSpanish / Portuguese (from Old English, via Edward) | Spanish / Portuguese (from Old English, via Edward) | Wealthy guardian |
| EdwardOld English | Old English | Wealthy guardian |
| EdwinOld English | Old English | Wealthy friend |
| EithanPopularHebrew (variant spelling of Ethan) | Hebrew (variant spelling of Ethan) | Strong, firm, enduring |
| EliHebrew | Hebrew | Ascended, elevated |
| EliamHebrew | Hebrew | God's people / my God is the people |
| ElianModern (linked to Elijah / Julian) | Modern (linked to Elijah / Julian) | The Lord is my God (via Elijah) / modern blended form |
| EliasPopularGreek / Scandinavian (form of Elijah) | Greek / Scandinavian (form of Elijah) | The Lord is my God |
| ElielHebrew | Hebrew | My God is God |
| ElijahPopularHebrew | Hebrew | My God is Yahweh |
| ElioItalian / Spanish (from Latin Aelius, linked to Helios/Elijah) | Italian / Spanish (from Latin Aelius, linked to Helios/Elijah) | Sun / variant tied to Elijah |
| EliseoSpanish | Spanish | God is salvation |
| ElishaHebrew | Hebrew | God is salvation |
| ElliotEnglish (surname form, from Elias/Elijah) | English (surname form, from Elias/Elijah) | The Lord is my God |
| ElliottEnglish / Greek | English / Greek | The Lord is my God |
| EllisWelsh / English | Welsh / English | The Lord is my God (via Elias) |
| EmilianoItalian / Spanish | Italian / Spanish | Rival; industrious |
| EmilioSpanish/Italian | Spanish/Italian | Rival, eager |
| EmirArabic | Arabic | Prince, commander |
| EmmanuelHebrew | Hebrew | God is with us |
| EmmettEnglish / Germanic | English / Germanic | Universal, powerful |
| EmmittEnglish | English | Universal, whole |
| EnochHebrew | Hebrew | Dedicated |
| EnriqueSpanish | Spanish | Home ruler |
| EnzoItalian | Italian | Ruler of the home |
| EricOld Norse | Old Norse | Eternal ruler |
| ErickOld Norse | Old Norse | Eternal ruler; ever powerful |
| ErikOld Norse (Scandinavian) | Old Norse (Scandinavian) | Eternal ruler; ever powerful |
| ErnestGermanic | Germanic | Serious, resolute |
| EstebanSpanish/Greek | Spanish/Greek | Crown, garland |
| EthanPopularHebrew | Hebrew | Strong, firm |
| EvanWelsh | Welsh | The Lord is gracious |
| EvanderGreek | Greek | Good man |
| EverestEnglish | English | From the highest mountain |
| EverettEnglish / Germanic | English / Germanic | Brave as a wild boar |
| EvrenTurkish | Turkish | Universe, cosmos |
| EzekielPopularHebrew | Hebrew | God will strengthen |
| EzequielSpanish/Hebrew | Spanish/Hebrew | God strengthens |
| EzraHebrew | Hebrew | Help, helper |
| EzrealModern / invented | Modern / invented | No established historical meaning |
Explore boy names beginning with E — from the powerful simplicity of Ethan to the prophetic resonance of Elijah and the scholarly charm of Ezra.
Boy names starting with E: FAQ
How many boy names start with E?
43, out of 106 names on the letter overall. That is what this catalogue holds today rather than every boy name in use anywhere — entries are added over time, and the figure is counted from the dataset, so it moves with it.
What are the most popular boy names starting with E?
5 of them are marked popular here: Eithan, Elias, Elijah, Ethan, Ezekiel. The mark follows the US Social Security Administration's published ranks, so it describes births in the United States rather than taste anywhere else.
Where can I see girl names starting with E?
59 girl names on this letter have their own list at /baby-names/letter/e/girl, and the combined page at /baby-names/letter/e shows all 106 together with their gender.