Edrei

♂ Boy

Pronounced ED-ray /ˈɛd.reɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Edrei, a biblical place-name — a city in Bashan where Israel defeated King Og in the Book of Numbers, noted honestly; generally read as 'mighty; strong place.' Used as a modern given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical place-name: Edrei is a city in Bashan (said 'ED-ray'). Strong and scriptural.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Edrei, a biblical place-name — a city in Bashan where Israel defeated King Og in the Book of Numbers, noted honestly; generally read as 'mighty; strong place.' Used as a modern given name.

U.S. rank (2023)#9138 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 101

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

Edrei comes from the Hebrew, a biblical place-name — a city in Bashan (Numbers), generally read 'mighty; strong place.' Used as a modern given name; rare in the U.S. (said 'ED-ray').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, scriptural, and strong.

Did you know? Edrei is a biblical place-name — a city in Bashan named in the Book of Numbers, generally read 'mighty; strong place,' noted honestly — a strong, scriptural pick (said 'ED-ray').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Edrei — Hebrew biblical place-name (Edrei, in Bashan)

Variations

EdrieEdrayEdrey

Nicknames

EdRei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edrei mean?

Edrei is a biblical place-name (a city in Bashan), generally read 'mighty; strong place.'

How do you pronounce Edrei?

It's said ED-ray /ˈɛd.reɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edrei a boy or girl name?

Edrei is a boy's name.

How popular is Edrei?

Edrei is rare in the U.S.