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Eris

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How to Pronounce Eris

Pronounced AIR-iss /ˈɛr.ɪs/High

Meaning: From Greek Eris — the goddess of strife and discord; possibly 'strife, discord'; predominantly a female/unisex mythic name; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: Strife; discord: Eris is the Greek goddess of discord — bold and striking. Predominantly female/unisex, here for boys (said 'AIR-iss').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom Greek Eris — the goddess of strife and discord; possibly 'strife, discord'; predominantly a female/unisex mythic name; here for boys
U.S. rank (2025)#4071 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 512
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519162025

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

Eris comes from Greek mythology — Eris, the goddess of strife and discord (sister of Ares), who, uninvited to a wedding, tossed in the golden apple inscribed 'to the fairest', igniting the rivalry that led to the Trojan War (and the name of a distant dwarf planet). Her name means 'strife, discord'. A bold, striking mythic name, predominantly female/unisex, here covered for boys honestly (slug distinguished; said 'AIR-iss').

It registers thinly for boys. Rare, strife-and-discord at the root, and striking.

Did you know? Eris is the Greek goddess of strife and discord — who threw the golden apple 'to the fairest' that sparked the Trojan War — her name means 'strife, discord' — a bold, striking mythic name, predominantly female/unisex, here for boys (which we flag; said 'AIR-iss').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Eris — mythic name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eris mean?

Eris is the Greek goddess of strife and discord; her name means 'strife, discord'.

How do you pronounce Eris?

It's said AIR-iss /ˈɛr.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eris a boy or girl name?

Eris is predominantly a female/unisex mythic name; this page covers its use for boys.

How popular is Eris?

Eris is rare for boys in the U.S.

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