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Ehren

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-en /ˈɛr.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the German Ehre, 'honor' (also read as a spelling of Erin/Aaron); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Honor: Ehren is German. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AIR-en').

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Origin LowGerman

MeaningFrom the German Ehre, 'honor' (also read as a spelling of Erin/Aaron); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8478 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,186

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

Ehren comes from the German Ehre, 'honor' (also read as a spelling of Erin/Aaron; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AIR-en').

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare, honor at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ehren is linked to the German Ehre, 'honor' (and read as a spelling of Erin/Aaron) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AIR-en').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Ehren — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ehren mean?

Ehren is linked to the German Ehre, 'honor' (and read as a spelling of Erin/Aaron); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ehren?

It's said AIR-en /ˈɛr.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ehren a boy or girl name?

Ehren is a boy's name.

How popular is Ehren?

Ehren is a very rare name in the U.S.