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Boy Names Starting with E

Baby boy names beginning with E from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.

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125 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Christian names (34)

Ebenezer — Stone of helpEdmund — Prosperous protectorEduardo — Wealthy guardianEdvard — Wealthy guardianEdward — Wealthy guardianEdwin — Rich friendEfrain — FruitfulEkene — Praise, thanksgivingElias — My God is YahwehEligio — ChosenElijah — My God is YahwehEliseo — My God is salvationElliot — My God is the LordElliott — My God is the LordEllis — The Lord is God; possibly benevolentEmanuel — God is with usEmeka — Great deeds; has done greatlyEmeric — Work ruler (debated)Emile — Rival, eager to excelEmiliano — Of the Aemilius family; possibly rivalEmilio — Rival, eagerEmmanuel — God is with usEmrys — ImmortalEnoch — Dedicated, trainedEnrique — Ruler of the homeErasmus — Beloved, desiredErnesto — Serious, resoluteEskil — God's cauldron or helmetEsteban — CrownEthan — Strong, firm, enduringEugene — Well-born, nobleEvan — God is graciousEvaristo — Well-pleasingEzekiel — God strengthens

Hindu names (10)

Easwaran — Supreme lord; ShivaEeshwar — God, supreme lordEkaansh — One whole part; completeEkagra — Focused, one-pointedEkalavya — Devoted studentEkansh — One part; often read as wholeEklavya — Devoted studentElango — Young princeEshaan — Lord, ruler; a name of ShivaEshwar — God, supreme lord

Muslim names (39)

Ebad — Servants of God, worshippersEbrahim — Abraham, father of manyEdhem — Dark; black horseEdin — Usually explained as 'of the faith'Ediz — High, lofty, nobleEesa — Jesus, the prophetEge — The AegeanEhab — Giving, a giftEhsaan — Excellence in doing goodEhsan — Doing good with excellenceEhtiraam — Respect, reverenceEhtisham — Dignity, grandeur, modestyEjaz — Miracle; that which cannot be matchedEjlaal — Reverence, honour, glorificationEkram — Honour, generosity, hospitalityEkrem — Most generous, most nobleElaahi — Divine; belonging to GodEldar — Ruler of the land; keeper of the peopleEldor — Ruler of the landElmir — Ruler of the people; prince of the nationElyesa — The Prophet ElishaEmad — Pillar, supportEmin — Trustworthy, faithfulEmir — Commander, prince, leaderEmre — Friend; loving companionEnayat — Kindness, favour, careEngin — Vast, boundless, wideEnsar — The Helpers of the ProphetEraj — Name of a legendary Iranian princeErdem — Virtue, moral excellenceEren — Saint, holy person, dervishErfan — Spiritual knowledge, gnosisErmin — Bosnian name, usually linked to Armin/HermanErshad — Guidance, directionErtugrul — Brave falcon; valiant warriorEslaam — Submission to God; IslamEssam — Protection, safeguardEymen — Blessed, fortunate; on the rightEzaan — Call to prayer

Sikh names (4)

Ekam — One; oneness of GodEkamjot — Light of the One GodEknaam — The One Name of GodEknoor — Light of the One God

Jewish names (16)

Eden — Delight, paradiseEfraim — Doubly fruitfulEitan — Strong, firm, enduringElad — God is eternalElan — TreeElazar — God has helpedElchanan — God is graciousEli — Ascended, upliftedEliav — My God is fatherEliezer — My God is helpElisha — God is salvationElon — Oak or terebinth treeEphraim — Fruitful, doubly fruitfulErez — Cedar treeEyal — Strength, mightEzra — Help, helper

Buddhist names (1)

Ekai — Ocean of wisdom

Modern & Classic names (21)

Eamon — Wealthy protectorEarl — Nobleman, warriorEbbe — Boar; or a short form of EsbjørnEdgar — Wealthy spearEdison — Son of Edward or AdamEgil — Debated; possibly 'edge' or 'awe'Eiji — Excellent second son; prosperityEilif — Ever living, immortalEinar — Lone warriorEliot — From Elias; 'my God is Yahweh'Emerson — Son of EmeryEmery — Ruler of work, powerfulEmmett — Whole, universalEnzo — Short form of Lorenzo or VincenzoEric — Eternal or sole rulerErick — Eternal rulerErling — Descendant of a noblemanErnest — Serious, resoluteEverard — Brave as a boarEverett — Brave as a boarEwan — Born of the yew; possibly well-born