Eder

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-der /ˈɛd.ɛr/Low

Meaning: from Hebrew 'eder' meaning 'flock' or 'herd'; appears as a biblical name and place name (the Tower of Eder)Low

In 30 seconds: Eder is a Hebrew name tied to the word for a flock or herd, appearing in the Bible as both a personal name and a place.

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Origin LowHebrew, Biblical

Meaningfrom Hebrew 'eder' meaning 'flock' or 'herd'; appears as a biblical name and place name (the Tower of Eder)

U.S. rank (2025)#1734 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births94 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,284

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

From Hebrew 'eder', meaning flock or herd, the name surfaces in scripture and in the place name known as the Tower of Eder. Because biblical names can carry layered or debated readings, the exact sense behind Eder is not fully settled. What is clear is its grounding in the Hebrew word for a gathered flock.

Eder is short and unfussy, two syllables that travel easily across languages. Its biblical and place-name history give it a quiet, rooted quality rather than a trendy one.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Eder is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name - Eder — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Eder (1987-)
Portuguese striker whose extra-time goal won UEFA Euro 2016 for Portugal
★Eder Aleixo (1957-)
Brazilian footballer and forward in Brazil's celebrated 1982 World Cup squad

If you like Eder…

Asher— Another short Hebrew boy's name from the same biblical world.

Eli— Shares the brief, Hebrew-rooted feel and the soft opening sound.

Omar— Comparable compact name drawn from Semitic naming traditions.

Omer— echoes that soft -er sound

Lazer— a fellow Hebrew choice

Frequently Asked

What does the name Eder mean?

Eder is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Eder?

It's commonly said EH-der /ˈɛd.ɛr/.

Is Eder a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eder is used as a boy name.

How popular is Eder?

In 2024, Eder ranked #1685 in the U.S. for boys, with 99 births recorded.