Boy Names That Start With E
E is having a moment. Elijah, Ezra, Elias and Everett have all climbed US charts in recent years, helped by the soft, open vowel sound that makes E names feel gentle but grown-up. The letter also hides plenty of heritage — Anglo-Saxon Edmund and Edgar, Norse Erik and Einar, Greek Evander.
Here are 100+ boy names that start with E, grouped into popular, biblical, Anglo-Saxon and royal, vintage, unique, nature and international names. Each includes a meaning and origin. For more, explore our full boy names collection, boy names that start with G, and girl names that start with E.
Popular boy names starting with E
The E names you’ll hear most on US playgrounds (SSA data).
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Elijah | My God is Yahweh | Hebrew |
| Ezra | Help | Hebrew |
| Ethan | Strong, enduring | Hebrew |
| Elias | Greek form of Elijah | Hebrew / Greek |
| Everett | Brave as a wild boar | German / English |
| Easton | East town | English |
| Eli | Ascended, uplifted | Hebrew |
| Emmett | Universal, whole | German / English |
| Elliott | Form of Elias, “my God is Yahweh” | English / Hebrew |
| Evan | Welsh form of John, “God is gracious” | Welsh |
| Emiliano | Rival, eager (from Aemilius) | Spanish / Latin |
| Enzo | Ruler of the home (from Lorenzo or Heinz) | Italian |
| Emmanuel | God is with us | Hebrew |
| Eric | Eternal ruler | Old Norse |
| Edward | Wealthy guardian | Old English |
| Eduardo | Wealthy guardian | Spanish / Portuguese |
| Ellis | Benevolent; form of Elias | Welsh / English |
| Emerson | Son of Emery | English |
Biblical E names for boys
Names drawn from the Bible, many with beautiful meanings about faith. See biblical boy names.
| Name | Meaning | Bible reference |
|---|---|---|
| Elisha | God is salvation | 2 Kings 2 |
| Ephraim | Fruitful | Genesis 41 |
| Ezekiel | God strengthens | Book of Ezekiel |
| Enoch | Dedicated | Genesis 5 |
| Eleazar | God has helped | Exodus 6 |
| Esau | Hairy | Genesis 25 |
| Eliezer | My God is help | Genesis 15 |
| Elkanah | God has acquired | 1 Samuel 1 |
| Eliakim | God raises up | 2 Kings 18 |
| Ehud | Union, together | Judges 3 |
| Eliam | God’s people | 2 Samuel 11 |
| Epaphras | Lovely | Colossians 1 |
Anglo-Saxon and royal E names
Several English kings bore these names, and the Old English prefix ead- means “wealth” or “prosperity.” More in royal boy names and king names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Edmund | Wealthy protector | Old English |
| Edgar | Wealthy spear | Old English |
| Edwin | Wealthy friend | Old English |
| Egbert | Bright sword | Old English |
| Ethelbert | Noble and bright | Old English |
| Edric | Wealthy ruler | Old English |
| Edred | Wealthy counsel | Old English |
| Eldred | Old counsel | Old English |
| Elmer | Noble and famous | Old English |
| Earl | Nobleman, warrior | Old English |
| Ealdwine | Old friend | Old English |
| Ethelred | Noble counsel | Old English |
Vintage and old-fashioned E names
Great-grandpa names ready for a comeback. More at old man names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest | Serious, resolute | German |
| Eugene | Well-born | Greek |
| Everette | Variant of Everett | English |
| Elbert | Noble, bright | German |
| Emil | Rival, eager | Latin |
| Ellsworth | Ellis’s estate | English |
| Elwood | Old wood | English |
| Eldridge | Old ruler | English |
| Eben | Stone | Hebrew |
| Ellington | Estate of Ella’s people | English |
| Emory | Brave, powerful | German |
| Erasmus | Beloved, desired | Greek |
| Eustace | Fruitful | Greek |
| Ebenezer | Stone of help | Hebrew |
| Elmore | Elm-tree moor | English |
| Enos | Man, mortal | Hebrew |
Unique E names for boys
Distinctive choices, from myth to modern. More in unique boy names and mythology boy names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Evander | Good man | Greek |
| Eros | Love; Greek god of desire | Greek |
| Endymion | Mythical shepherd loved by the moon | Greek |
| Elio | Sun | Italian |
| Elian | Form of Elias or Aelianus | Spanish |
| Ellery | Alder tree | English |
| Evren | Universe, cosmos | Turkish |
| Ender | Very rare | Turkish |
| Eamon | Wealthy protector (Irish Edmund) | Irish |
| Everest | After Mount Everest | English |
| Ezio | Eagle | Italian |
| Emrys | Immortal (Merlin’s Welsh name) | Welsh |
| Ezequiel | God strengthens | Spanish |
| Elden | Old valley or elf valley | English |
| Evert | Brave boar | Dutch |
Nature-inspired E names
Earthy E names inspired by trees, fire and landscapes. See nature boy names for many more.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | Glowing coal | English |
| Elm | Elm tree | English |
| Eagle | The bird of prey | English |
| Echo | Mythical nymph; a reflected sound | Greek |
| Eldon | Holy hill | English |
| Esker | Glacial ridge | Irish |
| Eden | Delight; the Garden of Eden | Hebrew |
| Ellwood | Elder-tree wood | English |
| Elwin | Elf friend | Old English |
| Eton | Settlement on a river | English |
International boy names that start with E
Names used around the world, with pronunciation help.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning & origin |
|---|---|---|
| Emilio | eh-MEE-lyoh | Rival, eager; Spanish / Italian |
| Esteban | es-TEH-bahn | Crown; Spanish form of Stephen |
| Enrique | en-REE-keh | Ruler of the home; Spanish form of Henry |
| Einar | AY-nar | Lone warrior; Old Norse |
| Erik | AIR-ik | Eternal ruler; Scandinavian |
| Ennio | EN-nyoh | From the Roman name Ennius; Italian |
| Eitan | ay-TAHN | Strong, steady; Hebrew (Ethan) |
| Emeka | eh-MEH-kah | Great deeds; Igbo |
| Elan | eh-LAHN | Tree (Hebrew) or friendly (Native American) |
| Eshan | EE-shahn | Sun, lord; Sanskrit |
| Ekon | EH-kon | Strong; Nigerian (Efik) |
| Emre | EM-reh | Friend, brother; Turkish |
| Etienne | ay-TYEN | Crown; French form of Stephen |
| Evangelos | ev-AHN-geh-los | Bringer of good news; Greek |
| Erlan | er-LAHN | Brave man; Kazakh |
| Eoin | OH-in | Irish form of John |
| Eero | AIR-oh | Eternal ruler; Finnish form of Eric |
Tips for choosing a boy name that starts with E
- E names starting with a vowel can run into surnames ending in a vowel sound; say Eli Rossi or Ezra O’Hara aloud before you decide.
- Many E names share the same root (Elijah, Elias, Eli, Elliott, Ellis). If you like the sound, pick the length and formality you prefer.
- Anglo-Saxon names like Edmund and Edwin give you easy nicknames: Ed, Eddie, Ned or Teddy.
- Check pronunciation variants: Eoin is OH-in, Eamon is AY-mun, and Etienne is ay-TYEN.
- For sibling sets, E names pair well with other soft vowel names like Ava, Iris or Owen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular boy name that starts with E?
Elijah has been among the top five US boy names for several years, with Ezra, Ethan, Elias and Everett also popular.
What E names mean strong?
Ethan (“strong, enduring”), Ezekiel (“God strengthens”), Ekon (“strong”) and Eitan all mean strength.
What is a unique E name for a boy?
Evander, Emrys, Endymion, Esker and Evren are unusual but real names with deep roots.
What old-fashioned boy names start with E?
Ernest, Eugene, Edgar, Elmer, Edwin and Ebenezer are vintage E names.
Is Ezra a biblical name?
Yes. Ezra is a Hebrew name meaning “help,” and the Book of Ezra tells of the scribe who led Jews back from Babylon.