Baby Names That Start With E
Popular baby names beginning with the letter E — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with E, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Emma#3 in the U.S.Whole; universal; all-encompassingEvelyn#8 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from the Germanic name AvelineEliana#10 in the U.S.God has answered me; my God has answeredEleanor#12 in the U.S.Bright, shining one; variant of Alienor, possibly meaning 'the other Aenor'Elizabeth#17 in the U.S.My God is an oath; my God is abundance; pledged to GodEllie#24 in the U.S.Bright shining one; sun ray; from Greek HeleneElla#29 in the U.S.All; completely; fairy maiden; from Germanic ermen or Norman FrenchEmily#34 in the U.S.Rival; one who strives; from the Roman family name AemiliusElena#42 in the U.S.Bright, shining one; torch — variant of Helen, from Greek HeleneEmilia#45 in the U.S.Rival; eager, industrious — from the Roman family name AemiliusEloise#49 in the U.S.Healthy and wide; or famous in battle — Old French form of Heloise, from Germanic heil (healthyEden#70 in the U.S.Delight; paradise — from Hebrew eden, meaning pleasure or delightEmery#74 in the U.S.Home strength; from Old High German heim (home) + ric (power, ruler)Everly#91 in the U.S.Boar meadow; from Old English eofor (wild boar) + leah (woodland clearing)Eliza#115 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to God — short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishebaEsther#119 in the U.S.Possibly from Persian stara (star) or Hebrew seter (hidden); the meaning is disputedEmerson#122 in the U.S.Son of Emery; Emery derives from Germanic Amalric meaning 'work-power' or 'brave power'Elsie#123 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — Scottish pet form of Elspeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishebaEva#134 in the U.S.Life; living — Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew Chava (Eve), from chaya (to live)Emersyn#138 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson — son of Emery, from Germanic amal (work) and ric (power)Elliana#139 in the U.S.My God has answered; from Hebrew Eliana, from El (God) + anah (to answer)Evangeline#147 in the U.S.Bearer of good news; from Greek euangelion (good news, gospel): eu (good) + angelos (messenger)Ember#154 in the U.S.Smoldering remains of a fire — from Old English æmerge (ember, glowing coal), a word nameEverleigh#194 in the U.S.From an English place name: boar clearing or wild-boar woodland clearing — from Old English eofElianna#218 in the U.S.My God has answered; God is graciousElise#223 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to GodElaina#267 in the U.S.Bright, shining lightEvie#270 in the U.S.Life; living; breath of lifeEsme#298 in the U.S.Beloved, esteemed; highly regardedElowyn#299 in the U.S.Elm tree; possibly fair brow — a Cornish or invented Celtic-style nameEvelynn#301 in the U.S.Wished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elementsElaine#305 in the U.S.Bright, shining light — Old French form of HelenElodie#310 in the U.S.Foreign riches; from the Greek alodia (wealth from another land)Emory#339 in the U.S.Variant of Emery, from the Old German Amalric or Heimrich, composed of 'amal' (labor, vigor) anElora#354 in the U.S.Likely a blend of Eleanor or Hebrew El (God) with the light-bearing suffix -ora, meaning 'God iEsmeralda#373 in the U.S.From Spanish and Portuguese 'esmeralda', meaning emerald — the precious green gemstone, from thEmmy#445 in the U.S.Pet form of Emma or Emily; Emma derives from Germanic 'ermen' meaning whole or universal; EmilyElisa#458 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheba' composed of 'el' (God) and 'shava' (oElle#461 in the U.S.French word meaning 'she,' used as a given name; also a short form of names like Eleanor (GreekEdith#499 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgyth,' composed of 'ead' (rich, prosperity, fortune) and 'gyth' (battle, sEmely#503 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emily, from the Latin family name Aemilius, derived from the root aemulus mEstella#509 in the U.S.From the Latin stella meaning 'star,' via the Provençal/Spanish form Estela or directly from thEve#519 in the U.S.From Hebrew Chavah (Havva), derived from the root chava meaning 'to breathe' or 'to live'; the Everlee#545 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Everley or Everleigh, from the English surname and place name meaning 'bEmerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal dEstelle#573 in the U.S.Star; a French and Occitan name derived from the Latin stella, meaning starElliott#599 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; English surname from the Hebrew name Eliyahu via medieval forms Eliott/EliotEmelia#601 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emilia, from Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name AemiEstrella#612 in the U.S.From Spanish estrella meaning 'star,' derived from Latin stella ('star'); the Spanish word for Ellianna#643 in the U.S.A blend of Ella (from Hebrew El meaning God) and Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or GodEileen#654 in the U.S.Irish and Scottish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlín, itself from the Old Norse Aveline or from tEllis#682 in the U.S.Welsh form of Elijah / Eliseus; from Hebrew Eliyahu meaning 'my God is Yahweh'Emberly#688 in the U.S.Modern American compound of ember (glowing coal or smoldering fire remains, from Old Norse eimyEmmie#695 in the U.S.Whole; universal; a pet form of Emma or Emily, both from Old High German ermen meaning whole orEmerald#741 in the U.S.From the Old French esmeralde, from the Latin smaragdus, from Greek smaragdos (σμάραγδος), the Elina#764 in the U.S.Bright, shining one or torch of light; a Finnish and Scandinavian form of Helena, from the GreeEvelina#778 in the U.S.Life or wished-for child; a Latinate elaboration of Eveline, blending Eva (from Hebrew Chavah mElouise#788 in the U.S.Famous warrior or renowned in battle; a variant spelling of Eloise, from Old High German HelewiEmiliana#789 in the U.S.Rival or industrious; an extended Latinate feminine form of Emilianus, from the Roman family naElowen#798 in the U.S.Elm tree; from the Cornish elowen meaning elm tree, a Celtic nature name from the ancient BrythErin#833 in the U.S.From the Irish Gaelic Eirinn, the dative form of Eire (Ireland), used as a poetic name for the Ezra#834 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ezra meaning 'help' or 'helper', the name of the biblical scribe and priest whoElani#844 in the U.S.A modern name drawing on multiple roots: the Hebrew el (God) combined with a nature suffix; theEnsley#845 in the U.S.A modern American given name, likely derived from an English place name or surname meaning 'EanEleanora#865 in the U.S.An elaborated form of Eleanor, which derives from the Provencal Alienor, possibly meaning 'the Emi#882 in the U.S.In Japanese, Emi can be written with characters meaning beautiful blessing (e: blessing, mi: beEliora#914 in the U.S.From Hebrew El (God) and or (light), meaning God is my light or the Lord is my light; a femininElyse#918 in the U.S.French short form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath or pEmmeline#922 in the U.S.From Old French Emeline, a form of Ameline, derived from Germanic amal (work, vigour, or the AmElisabeth#925 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elisheba, composed of El (God) and sheba (oath, promise, or seven, suggesting fullnEmberlynn#929 in the U.S.Modern compound name combining Ember (from Old English aemerge meaning glowing cinder or remnanEtta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed ofElsa#938 in the U.S.Pledged to God; short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abElara#942 in the U.S.In Greek mythology Elara was a mortal woman loved by Zeus; the name may derive from Greek root Elliot#944 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; single-t spelling variant of Elliott, from the Hebrew name Elijah via medievaElia#970 in the U.S.Feminine form of Elias or Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu meaning my God is Yahweh, combining el meEleni#1003 in the U.S.Bright, shining; modern Greek form of Helen, from Greek helene, possibly related to helios (sunEsperanza#1017 in the U.S.Hope; from Spanish esperanza (hope), from Latin sperare (to hope)Ellen#1028 in the U.S.Bright, shining; an English form of Helen, from Greek helene (possibly related to helios, sun)Eliyanah#1047 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; an elaborated feminine form combining Elijah (Eliyahu: my God is Yahweh) withEllison#1067 in the U.S.Son of Elias; an English patronymic surname from the biblical name Elias (Elijah: my God is YahEssence#1085 in the U.S.The fundamental nature or being of a thing; from Latin essentia (being, existence), from esse (Emmalyn#1122 in the U.S.Whole or universal (Emma) combined with lake or peaceful (-lyn from Welsh llyn); a compound of Erika#1142 in the U.S.Ever powerful or eternal ruler; Scandinavian/Germanic feminine of Erik, from Old Norse ei (everEmmaline#1198 in the U.S.Whole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffix
Boy Names
Elijah#7 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; Yahweh is my GodElias#13 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; the Greek/Latin form of ElijahEzra#20 in the U.S.Help; helper; God is my helpEthan#24 in the U.S.Strong; firm; enduring; long-lived; constantEzekiel#61 in the U.S.God will strengthen; God is my strengthEnzo#72 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; Italian form of Heinz/Henry, from Old High German heim (home) + ric (ruler)Everett#77 in the U.S.Brave as a wild boar; from Old English eofor (wild boar) + heard (brave, hardy)Emiliano#94 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'Eithan#97 in the U.S.Strong, enduring, firmEli#104 in the U.S.Ascent; high; my God — from Hebrew eli (my God) or possibly alah (to ascend)Easton#110 in the U.S.Eastern settlement; from Old English east (east) + tun (settlement, town)Emmett#121 in the U.S.Entire; universal; strong — English surname from the medieval given name Emmett, a diminutive oElian#147 in the U.S.Possibly a blend of Eli (Hebrew: my God) and Juan (Spanish form of John: God is gracious); or fElliot#151 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew ElEvan#153 in the U.S.God is gracious — Welsh form of John, from Hebrew YochananEmilio#154 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel — Italian/Spanish form of Emil, from the Roman family name Aemilius, fromElliott#160 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew ElEmmanuel#179 in the U.S.God is with us — from Hebrew Immanu El (God is with us), the name given by the prophet Isaiah aEdward#224 in the U.S.Wealthy guardian; prosperous protector; from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) + weard (guard, Ellis#243 in the U.S.My God is the Lord; Jehovah is my GodEmerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful rulerEric#273 in the U.S.Eternal ruler; ever powerful; from Old Norse Eiríkr: ei (ever, always) + ríkr (ruler, power)Eliam#313 in the U.S.From the Hebrew elements 'El' (God) and 'am' (people, kinsman, or nation), meaning 'my God is aEzequiel#348 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, composed of 'chazak' (to be strong) and 'ElErick#366 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eric, from Old Norse Eirikr, composed of 'ei' (ever, always) and 'rikr' (ruElio#388 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Helios, from Greek helios meaning sun; also used as a short form ofEdwin#398 in the U.S.From Old English Eadwine, combining ead meaning wealth, fortune, or prosperity and wine meaningEduardo#410 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, from Old English Eadweard combining ead (wealth, prosperEsteban#461 in the U.S.Spanish form of Stephen/Steven, from Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'; the Greek Edgar#486 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgar,' composed of 'ead' (rich, fortune, prosperity) and 'gar' (spear), meaEiden#537 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aiden, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire' or 'fiEden#544 in the U.S.Delight; pleasure; possibly from Hebrew Eden (pleasure, delight) or Sumerian edin (plain, steppErik#546 in the U.S.From Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei ('ever, always') and ríkr ('ruler, powerful'), meaning 'eEliseo#550 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Elisha, from Hebrew Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation,' a compounEmir#551 in the U.S.From Arabic amir meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'one who gives orders,' from the root a-m-r Enrique#571 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; the Spanish form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimrich meaning 'home ruler' (Emanuel#574 in the U.S.God is with us; a variant of Emmanuel from the Hebrew Immanu'el meaning 'God with us,' a messiaEliel#586 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eli'el, a compound of El ('God') repeated, or eli ('my God') combined with El ('GodEziah#610 in the U.S.Variant of Ezra or a creative blend of Eli and Isaiah/Josiah, from Hebrew elements meaning 'GodEvander#698 in the U.S.Good man; from Greek eu (good) and aner/andros (man)Enoch#746 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Hanokh (חֲנוֹךְ), meaning 'dedicated,' 'initiated,' or 'experienced'; Enoch wasEmmitt#770 in the U.S.Whole or universal; a variant spelling of Emmett, from the Old High German Emmerich or the Old Elisha#789 in the U.S.God is my salvation; from the Hebrew Elisha, combining El meaning God and yasha meaning to saveEverest#796 in the U.S.Dweller by the boar wood or forest; an English surname from a place name combining Old English Emery#815 in the U.S.Work power; brave power; from Germanic Amalric (amal: work, or a Gothic royal family name + ricEvren#857 in the U.S.Turkish name meaning 'universe', 'cosmos', or 'the world'; in Turkic mythology, Evren was also Eddie#861 in the U.S.Pet form of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) and weard/mund (guard, proEdison#870 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Edd' or 'son of Ed', where Ed derives from the Old EErnesto#878 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Ernest, from Old High German Ernust meaning seriousness, vigor, or Eren#882 in the U.S.From Turkish eren meaning saint, holy man, or dervish — a person who has attained spiritual cloEmory#883 in the U.S.Work power; brave power; spelling variant of Emery, from Germanic Amalric (amal: work + ric: ruEliezer#893 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eli'ezer, composed of El (God) and ezer (help, aid, assistance); meaning my God is Ezrah#914 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ezra, from Hebrew Ezra meaning help or helper; the -h ending reflects the oEitan#921 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eitan (also Ethan) meaning strong, firm, or enduring; a name used in the Old TestamEugene#943 in the U.S.From Greek Eugenios, composed of eu meaning good or well and genos meaning birth, race, or famiErmias#987 in the U.S.Yahweh is exalted; Amharic and Ge'ez form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu (Yahweh will exaltEphraim#988 in the U.S.From Hebrew Efrayim meaning fruitful or doubly fruitful, from the root para meaning to bear fruEider#1020 in the U.S.Possibly from Basque eider (beautiful) or from Old Norse aedhr (the eider duck); exact etymologEver#1070 in the U.S.Always; eternal; from Old English aefre (ever, always, at all times)Ernest#1083 in the U.S.Serious; resolute; from Germanic Ernst (earnest, serious, vigorous battle), from Old High GermaEmrys#1138 in the U.S.Immortal; from Welsh Emrys, from Latin Ambrosius, from Greek ambrosia (immortal, divine, from aEleazar#1148 in the U.S.God has helped; my God is help; from Hebrew El'azar (El: God + azar: to help)Elmer#1166 in the U.S.Noble and famous; from Old English Aethelmaer (aethel: noble + maer: famous)Elvis#1169 in the U.S.All wise; elf friend; from Old Norse Álvís (all-wise) or Elf + wise (elfin wisdom)Edmund#1182 in the U.S.Wealthy protector; fortunate guardian; from Old English Eadmund (ead: prosperity, wealth + mund