Eiren

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-ren /ˈeɪ.rɛn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Eirian (Welsh, 'bright; beautiful') and Eren (Turkish, 'a saint/holy one'); used for both sexes; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Eirian/Eren echo: Eiren. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'AY-ren').

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Origin LowAmerican, Welsh

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Eirian (Welsh, 'bright; beautiful') and Eren (Turkish, 'a saint/holy one'); used for both sexes; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#6215 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 59

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

Eiren is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously echoing Eirian (Welsh, 'bright; beautiful') and Eren (Turkish, 'a saint/holy one'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'AY-ren').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Eiren is a modern name, variously echoing Eirian (Welsh, 'bright; beautiful') and Eren (Turkish, 'a saint') — a crisp name, used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AY-ren').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

EirianErenEiran

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eiren mean?

Eiren variously echoes Eirian ('bright') and Eren ('a saint'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Eiren?

It's said AY-ren /e.rn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eiren a boy or girl name?

Eiren is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Eiren?

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