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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 (2024)#1560 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births111 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,764

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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%
Behind the Name - Ender — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Eren— Another Turkish boy's name with a similar short, soft sound.
Emir— A Turkish name sharing Ender's two-syllable rhythm and cultural origin.

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.