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Ender

♂ Boy

Pronounced EN-duhr /ˈɛn.dəɹ/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish 'ender', meaning 'rare' or 'seldom'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Ender is a Turkish name meaning 'rare' or 'seldom'.

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningFrom Turkish 'ender', meaning 'rare' or 'seldom'.

U.S. rank (2025)#1745 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births93 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,857

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

The name comes directly from the Turkish word ender, carrying the sense of something rare or uncommon. It is used as a given name in Turkey, where its plain meaning gives it a quiet distinction. There is little decoration here; the appeal is in the word itself.

Its short, even two-syllable shape travels easily into English-speaking settings. The straightforward meaning of 'rare' suits the name's understated character.

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

Overall data confidence 70%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ender mean?

Ender is usually explained as meaning 'very rare' and is most often linked with Turkish tradition.

How do you pronounce Ender?

It's commonly said EN-duhr /ˈɛn.dəɹ/.

Is Ender a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ender?

In 2024, Ender ranked #1560 in the U.S. for boys, with 111 births recorded.