Names that start with E
1,515 different E-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Emma led them with 12,768 newborns. Compare all 4,140 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- EmmaFrom the Germanic element ermen or irmin, meaning "whole" or "universal," originally a short form of longer names such as ErmentrudeGerman12,768
- ElijahFrom the Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh"Hebrew11,126
- EvelynFrom an English surname derived from the Norman French Aveline, a diminutive of the Germanic name Avila, whose root is of uncertain meaningEnglish9,131
- EliasThe Greek form of Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyyahu, meaning 'my God is YahwehHebrew8,845
- EzraFrom the Hebrew name Ezra, meaning "help," generally understood as a short form of a longer name such as Azariah, "Yahweh has helpedHebrew8,453
- ElianaUsually explained as Hebrew for 'my God has answered,' though it also continues the Late Latin name AelianaHebrew8,196
- EthanFrom the Hebrew Eitan, meaning "firm, enduring, long-livedHebrew7,859
- EleanorFrom the Old French and Provençal name Aliénor, of debated origin, traditionally explained as alia Aenor, "the other Aenor," though scholars do not consider the question settledFrench7,654
- ElizabethDerived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, it is generally understood to mean "my God is an oath" or "my God is abundance", though the precise meaning is debatedHebrew6,765
- EllieA pet form of Eleanor, Ellen, Elizabeth, and other El- names, now widely given as an independent nameEnglish6,176
- EllaA medieval Norman name from the Germanic element alia ("other"), later reinforced as a short form of names such as Eleanor, Ellen, and IsabellaEnglish5,831
- EmilyEnglish form of the Roman family name Aemilia, probably derived from Latin aemulus, "rivalLatin5,461
- EzekielFrom the Hebrew Yechezkel, meaning "God strengthens" or "may God strengthenHebrew5,098
- ElenaSouthern and eastern European form of Helen, from Greek Helēnē, a name of debated derivation often linked to words for "torch" or "lightSpanish4,842
- EmiliaFeminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius, probably derived from Latin aemulus, "rivalLatin4,682
- EnzoAn Italian name most often explained as a short form of Vincenzo or Lorenzo, though some trace it to Enzio, a medieval Italian rendering of the German HeinzItalian4,565
- EverettFrom an English surname derived from the Germanic personal name Eberhard, composed of elements meaning "wild boar" and "brave" or "hardyEnglish4,366
- EloiseFrom Old French Héloïse, a name of debated origin most often traced to a Germanic source such as Helewidis ("hale" + "wide"), later associated with Greek hēlios ("sun") by folk etymologyFrench4,256
- EdenDelightHebrew3,913
- EmilianoRival (from Latin Aemilianus, a Roman family name derived from Aemilius)Italian3,701
- EithanOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Ethan or a modern coinageModern coinage3,636
- EmersonSon of Emery, from the Germanic name Emery meaning 'home ruler' or 'powerful'English3,612
- EmeryFrom a surname and medieval given name derived from the Germanic Emmerich, whose first element is debated but whose second element, ric, means "ruler" or "powerGerman3,513
- EliAscended, uplifted, or my GodHebrew3,453
- EastonAn English place name and surname meaning "east town" or "eastern settlement," from Old English ēast and tūnEnglish3,218
- Emmettof uncertain originEnglish2,973
- ElliottThe Lord is my GodEnglish2,776
- EverlyA transferred English surname from place names such as Everley, usually explained as Old English eofor, "wild boar," plus lēah, "woodland clearingEnglish2,695
- ElliotThe name Elliot is traditionally said to mean 'the Lord is my God,' though it originated as a medieval variant of Elias, the Latin form of ElijahEnglish2,658
- EvanThe Lord is graciousWelsh2,462
- ElianThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage2,457
- EmilioDerived from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'emulating'Italian2,397
- Elizamy God is an oath, or God is abundanceHebrew2,375
- EstherEsther is of debated originPersian2,277
- ElsiePledged to God, or nobleScottish2,236
- EvaLife or living one, from the Hebrew name EveHebrew2,154
- EmersynOf uncertain originModern coinage2,146
- EllianaA combination of names like Ella and Anna, often interpreted as 'noble' (from Ella) and 'grace' (from Anna)English2,099
- EmmanuelGod is with usHebrew2,035
- EvangelineBearer of good newsGreek1,998
- EmberFrom the English word for a glowing fragment of fireModern coinage1,988
- EllisBenevolent, of the Lord, or Jehovah is GodWelsh1,832
- EverleighCombination of 'Ever' with 'Lee', coined as a modern nameModern coinage1,615
- EdwardEdward means 'wealthy guardian' or 'rich protector', derived from Old English elementsEnglish1,591
- EliannaGod has answeredModern coinage1,404
- EliseGod is my oathFrench1,367
- Ericforever ruler or sole rulerScandinavian1,256
- ElainaA variant of Elaine, ultimately from Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light' in GreekGreek1,176
- EmoryOf debated originEnglish1,168
- EvieDiminutive of Eve or Eva, meaning 'life' or 'living one'English1,151
- EliamPossibly a combination of Eli and Liam, or a variant of Elam meaning 'eternity' in HebrewModern coinage1,085
- EsmeEsteemed or belovedFrench1,032
- ElowynA modern coinage, best understood as a respelling of the Cornish name Elowen, "elm tree," reshaped with the fashionable -wyn endingModern coinage1,029
- EvelynnOf uncertain originEnglish1,012
- ElaineA French form of Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light'French1,007
- ElodieThe French form of Alodia, the name of a ninth-century Spanish saint, from a Visigothic name of debated meaningFrench980
- EzequielGod strengthensHebrew943
- ErickEternal ruler or sole rulerScandinavian879
- EloraThe meaning of Elora is uncertainModern coinage861
- EsmeraldaEmerald, the green gemstoneSpanish823
- ElioDerived from the Greek name Helios, meaning 'sun'Italian818
- EdwinRich friend or prosperous friend, from Old English elementsEnglish798
- EduardoWealthy guardian or prosperous protectorSpanish778
- EmmyShort form of names beginning with Em-, often associated with 'Emma' (meaning 'whole' or 'universal') or 'Emily' (from Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival')English695
- ElisaGod is my oathHebrew674
- Estebancrown, garland, honor, renownSpanish673
- ElleDerived from the French word for 'she', also a short form of names beginning with El- such as Eleanor or ElizabethFrench668
- EdgarPossibly meaning 'blessed spear' or 'prosperity spear', from Old English elementsEnglish617
- Edithprosperous in warEnglish595
- EmelyRival, industrious, or eagerEnglish590
- EstellaStar, from the Latin 'stella' meaning starLatin581
- EveLife, living oneHebrew577
- EidenOf uncertain originModern coinage558
- EverleeDerived from the English surname Everly, which itself comes from a place name meaning 'boar clearing' or 'wild boar wood'English554
- EmerieOf uncertain originModern coinage553
- ErikEternal ruler, aloneScandinavian549
- EliseoGod is my salvationSpanish547
- EmirCommander, prince, or ruler in ArabicArabic546
- EstelleDerived from Latin 'stella', meaning 'star'Latin523
- EnriqueRuler of the home or estateSpanish517
- EmanuelGod is with usHebrew513
- ElielMy God is GodHebrew503
- EmeliarivalLatin488
- EstrellaEstrella means 'star' in SpanishSpanish477
- EziahOf uncertain originModern coinage465
- ElliannaOften interpreted as a modern blend of Ella and Anna, or a variation of Eliana meaning 'God has answered' in Hebrew, though no single meaning is certainModern coinage450
- Eileena Hiberno-English form of the Irish name Eibhlín, often interpreted as 'desired' or 'torch of light'Irish437
- EmberlyProbably a modern invented name combining Ember with the popular -ly suffixModern coinage411
- EmmieDiminutive of Emma, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'English407
- EverestNamed after Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, symbolizing height and achievementModern coinage407
- EmeraldThe green gemstoneEnglish399
- EvanderGood man, or strong man (debated)Greek389
- ElishaGod is salvationHebrew381
- ElinaBelovedHebrew355
- ErinIreland, or peace, as an anglicized form of ÉireannIrish349
- EvelinaLittle Eve, or wished-for childEnglish349
- Enochdedicated, initiated, or trainedHebrew348
- Elouiseof debated origin, possibly from Germanic meaning 'wide' or 'famous warrior'French344
- EmilianarivalLatin344
- ElowenOf uncertain originLiterary341
- EmmittOf uncertain originEnglish339
- EllisonSon of Ellis or EliasEnglish326
- EnsleyDerived from an English surname, possibly meaning 'Ean's clearing' or 'Eni's woodland clearingEnglish322
- ElaniPossibly a modern variant of Eliana or Alani, meaning 'God has answered' or 'light'Modern coinage322
- EleanoraEleanora is generally considered a variant of Eleanor, which is of debated originEnglish313
- EliaMy God is Yahweh, or God has answeredHebrew304
- EvrenUniverse or cosmosModern coinage304
- EmiFrom Japanese, often associated with 'blessed beauty' or 'beautiful smile' depending on the kanji usedJapanese303
- EverAlways, forever, or constantModern coinage300
- EzrahOf uncertain originEnglish288
- EddieDiminutive of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guard'English287
- ElioraGod is my lightHebrew287
- ElyseOften interpreted as a variant of Elise, a short form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my abundance' or 'God is my oathFrench286
- EmmelineOf debated originEnglish284
- ElisabethGod is my oathHebrew282
- EttaLittle oneEnglish281
- EmberlynnEmberlynn is a modern invented name combining the sound of Ember with the fashionable suffix -lynnModern coinage281
- ErenOf uncertain originModern coinage277
- EdisonSon of Edward or son of EdaEnglish276
- ElaraOf uncertain meaningModern coinage275
- ErnestoEarnest, seriousSpanish272
- EliezerMy God is helpHebrew271
- Eitanstrong, enduringHebrew256
- Eugenewell-born, nobleGreek249
- Elenilight, torch, or brightGreek240
- EimyFeminine variant of the Spanish name Eimi, itself a transliteration of Amy, meaning 'beloved'Spanish238
- Ephraimfruitful or double ash heap, from the Hebrew phrase 'Ephrayim' meaning 'double fruitfulness' or possibly 'doubly fruitful'Hebrew231
- EllenOriginally a medieval English variant of Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light'English230
- EgyptA place name referring to the country in northeastern AfricaEnglish227
- ElsaNoble, or pledged to GodGerman216
- ErnestSerious, determined, earnestEnglish213
- ErikaEternal ruler, or ever powerful (feminine form of Eric)Scandinavian213
- EssenceDerived from the English word essence, meaning the fundamental nature or quality of somethingEnglish205
- EmmalynA modern variant of Emily or Emma, likely meaning 'rival' or 'industrious'Modern coinage204
- EiderOf uncertain originSpanish204
- EdmundProsperous protection, or rich guardianEnglish199
- ElyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage197
- ElleryOf uncertain originEnglish196
- EvangelinaGood newsGreek195
- EmryOf uncertain originModern coinage195
- EleazarGod has helpedHebrew189
- EsperanzaEsperanza means 'hope' in SpanishSpanish188
- EmrysImmortal, in reference to a legendary figure in Arthurian traditionWelsh188
- EidanEidan is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Aidan or Aiden with a spelling that emphasizes a long 'a' soundModern coinage187
- ErmiasOf uncertain originAfrican184
- EhlaniOf uncertain originModern coinage183
- Emmalinediminutive of Emma, itself meaning 'whole' or 'universal'English182
- ElianyLikely a modern elaboration of names like Eliana, which is often interpreted as 'God has answered' or 'sun' in various traditionsModern coinage182
- EverleyFrom a surname derived from a place name meaning 'wild boar clearing' in Old English, or possibly a modern feminine variant of EverlyEnglish181
- ElietteMy God is YahwehFrench181
- EythanVariant of Ethan, meaning 'strong' or 'enduring' in HebrewHebrew176
- EmaniOf uncertain originAfrican174
- EliyanahOf uncertain originModern coinage173
- ElaynaOf uncertain originEnglish171
- EmilieRival, eager, or industriousFrench170
- EmberlynA modern invented name blending 'Ember' with the popular suffix '-lyn'Modern coinage169
- EydenMeaning uncertainModern coinage168
- ElmerOf uncertain originEnglish165
- EzioOf debated originItalian165
- EmaThe name is a variant of Emma, traditionally meaning 'whole' or 'universal' from the Germanic root 'ermen-'German164
- EmeriEmeri is a modern variant of Emery, derived from the Germanic name element 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious'Modern coinage164
- EliyahuMy God is YahwehHebrew162
- EsmerayDerived from Turkish "esmer" meaning "dark-skinned, brunette" combined with "ay" meaning "moon," so "dark moonModern coinage157
- Ericaeternal ruler or ever powerfulScandinavian156
- EleanoreThe name is of uncertain originEnglish156
- ElyasThe Lord is my GodHebrew156
- EmilRival, eager, or industriousLatin155
- ErisStrife, discordGreek154
- Emrynof uncertain meaningModern coinage154
- EvalynVariant of Evelyn, possibly meaning 'desired' or 'island'English151
- EveretteOne who is brave and strong, derived from a surnameEnglish149
- EliotUsually interpreted as 'the Lord is my God' or 'my God is Yahweh', though of debated originHebrew149
- Elysiaof or relating to Elysium, the Greek mythological paradise of the blessed deadGreek149
- EvalynnOf uncertain originModern coinage149
- EsmaeOf uncertain originModern coinage149
- EmoriOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage147
- EliannyElianny is a modern variant of Eliana, which traditionally means 'God has answered' in HebrewModern coinage147
- ErosLove, desireGreek146
- EowynOf uncertain meaningLiterary146
- EllowynOften interpreted as 'beautiful, light' or 'having a pleasant sound,' but the exact meaning is uncertain as it is a modern coinageModern coinage146
- ElvisOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'all wise' or a variant of AloysiusEnglish145
- EndrickOf uncertain originModern coinage143
- ElinorGod is my light or lightEnglish142
- EvalinaDerived from Eva, meaning 'life' or 'living one', with a diminutive or embellished suffixEnglish141
- EloisaFamous in warSpanish139
- EmmalynnVariant of Emma, from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal', combined with the popular -lynn suffixEnglish139
- ElaIt can be a short form of names like Eleanor or Eliana, or derive from Hebrew meaning 'God has answered'Hebrew135
- ElianiGod has answered (me)Hebrew135
- EsterMyrtle tree or starHebrew134
- EmberleeCompound name combining Ember and LeeModern coinage134
- ElyannaOf uncertain originModern coinage133
- EllyShort form of names beginning with El-, such as Eleanor or Elizabeth, often interpreted as 'light' or 'God is my oath'English129
- EstelaStar, or little starSpanish128
- ElanorOf uncertain originLiterary127
- EmmiShort form of names beginning with Em-, often associated with 'universal' or 'industrious'German124
- EchoEcho is a Greek mythological figure, a nymph whose name means 'sound reflected'Greek123
- Ewanborn of the yew tree, or well-bornScottish120
- ElviraOf uncertain originSpanish119
- EvalunaOf debated meaningModern coinage119
- EfrainEfrain is the Spanish form of Ephraim, a Hebrew name meaning 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful'Spanish118