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Eirian
♂ Boy
Pronounced AY-ree-an /ˈeɪ.ri.ɑn/Medium
Meaning: From Welsh eirian, 'bright, beautiful, splendid; silver'; used for both sexes; here for boysLow
In 30 seconds: Bright; beautiful; silver: Eirian is Welsh for 'bright; beautiful'. Lyrical, cultural, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'AY-ree-an').
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningFrom Welsh eirian, 'bright, beautiful, splendid; silver'; used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#9977 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 21
History & Origin
Eirian comes from Welsh eirian, 'bright, beautiful, splendid; silver'. A lyrical, cultural Welsh name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Eiri).
In the U.S. it appears in Welsh families. Rare, bright-and-beautiful at the root, and cultural.
Did you know? Eirian means 'bright, beautiful, splendid; silver' in Welsh — a lyrical, cultural name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'AY-ree-an').
Overall data confidence 55%
Welsh references — eirian — etymology
Variations
EirianneArian
Nicknames
Eiri
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What does the name Eirian mean?
Eirian is Welsh for 'bright, beautiful, splendid; silver'.
How do you pronounce Eirian?
It's said AY-ree-an /ˈeɪ.ri.ɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Eirian a boy or girl name?
Eirian is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Eirian?
Eirian is a rare name in the U.S.