Eran

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-RAHN /ɛˈrɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Eran, read as 'watchful; vigilant; awake' — a biblical name (a grandson of Ephraim). A crisp Hebrew name of alertness.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp biblical name: Eran means 'watchful; awake' (said 'eh-RAHN'). Alert and meaningful.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Eran, read as 'watchful; vigilant; awake' — a biblical name (a grandson of Ephraim). A crisp Hebrew name of alertness.

U.S. rank (2025)#9996 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 616

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

Eran comes from the Hebrew for 'watchful; awake,' a biblical name borne by a grandson of Ephraim. It reads clean and alert — rare in the U.S., familiar in Israel (said 'eh-RAHN').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Israel. Rare, crisp, and meaningful.

Did you know? Eran is a Hebrew name read as 'watchful; vigilant; awake' — a biblical name (a grandson of Ephraim) — crisp and meaningful (said 'eh-RAHN').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Eran — Hebrew 'watchful; awake'; biblical

Variations

ErenErranEron

Nicknames

ErRan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eran mean?

Eran is Hebrew for 'watchful; vigilant; awake' — a biblical name (a grandson of Ephraim).

How do you pronounce Eran?

It's said eh-RAHN /ɛˈrɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eran a boy or girl name?

Eran is a boy's name.

How popular is Eran?

Eran is a rare name for boys in the U.S.