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Eri

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-ree /ˈɛ.ri/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Japanese name (eri, often 'a blessed/favored one') and the Igbo Eri (a founding ancestor); also a Hebrew name ('watchful', a son of Gad); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A watchful/blessed one: Eri is Japanese/Igbo/Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EH-ree'). Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowJapanese, Igbo
MeaningVariously a Japanese name (eri, often 'a blessed/favored one') and the Igbo Eri (a founding ancestor); also a Hebrew name ('watchful', a son of Gad); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11068 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419632025

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

Eri comes variously from a Japanese name (eri, often 'a blessed/favored one'), the Igbo Eri (a founding ancestor), and a Hebrew name ('watchful', a son of Gad); used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'EH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese, Nigerian, and Jewish families. Rare, a-blessed-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Eri is variously a Japanese name ('a blessed one'), the Igbo founding ancestor Eri, and the Hebrew Eri ('watchful') — used for both sexes, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EH-ree').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Eri — Japanese/Igbo/Hebrew; unisex; routes layered

Variations

ErieEiri

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eri mean?

Eri is variously a Japanese name ('a blessed one'), the Igbo ancestor Eri, and the Hebrew Eri ('watchful'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Eri?

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

Is Eri a boy or girl name?

Eri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Eri?

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

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