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Eros

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-ros /ˈiː.ɹɑs/Medium

Meaning: From Greek 'eros' meaning 'love, desire'; Eros was the Greek god of love.Medium

In 30 seconds: Eros is the Greek word for 'love' or 'desire', and the name of the Greek god of love.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom Greek 'eros' meaning 'love, desire'; Eros was the Greek god of love.
U.S. rank (2025)#1324 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births146 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,032

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519742025

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

In Greek mythology Eros personified love and desire, the divine force that draws people together. The name is simply the Greek noun 'eros' itself, so it wears its meaning openly.

It is a bold, direct choice, naming the god of love outright; the accented form Erős appears as a variation.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Eros is 'love', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Eros — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Erős

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Eros Ramazzotti (1963-)
    Italian pop singer-songwriter

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eros mean?

Eros is usually explained as meaning 'love' and is most often linked with Greek Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Eros?

It's commonly said EE-ros /ˈiː.ɹɑs/.

Is Eros a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eros is used as a boy name.

How popular is Eros?

In 2024, Eros ranked #1487 in the U.S. for boys, with 121 births recorded.

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