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Erez

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-rez /ˈɛ.rɛz/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew erez, 'a cedar tree', connoting strength, endurance, and statureLow

In 30 seconds: A cedar tree; strength: Erez is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EH-rez').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew erez, 'a cedar tree', connoting strength, endurance, and stature
U.S. rank (2024)#9222 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 249

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819692024

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

Erez comes from the Hebrew erez, 'a cedar tree', connoting strength, endurance, and stature. A crisp, classic name (said 'EH-rez').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli and Jewish families. Rare, a-cedar-tree at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Erez means 'a cedar tree' in Hebrew, connoting strength and endurance — a crisp, sturdy name (said 'EH-rez').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Erez — Hebrew etymology

Variations

EretzErezz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erez mean?

Erez is Hebrew for 'a cedar tree', connoting strength and endurance.

How do you pronounce Erez?

It's said EH-rez /ˈɛ.rɛz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Erez a boy or girl name?

Erez is a boy's name.

How popular is Erez?

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

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