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Eren
BoyTurkish· “saint, holy person”
- Meaning
- saint, holy person
- Origin
- Turkish
- Pronunciation
- EH-rehn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #882
- US babies 2025
- 270
- Best rank
- #874 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Eren
Eren is a Turkish name that means “saint, holy person”.
Eren is a Turkish name meaning saint or holy person, and it can also be understood as one who has reached spiritual maturity. The name is popular in Turkey, where it is used for boys. It has gained international attention through Eren Yeager, the protagonist of the anime and manga series Attack on Titan. Eren has a smooth, strong sound and a meaningful spiritual heritage. Two short syllables, EH-rehn, make it simple to say.
Popularity over time
Eren first appears in US Social Security records in 1973. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 2022. Its best national rank was #874 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 276 babies. In 2025, 270 babies were named Eren, and it ranked #882 nationally. That is 374% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #5,118 in 2000, #3,396 in 2010, and #882 in 2025. Of the 2,236 US boys named Eren since records began, 56% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 518 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Carlo, Alessio, Adler, Zev, and Casper.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eren ranked highest in New Mexico, Florida, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #381 | 5 |
| Florida | #534 | 33 |
| Nevada | #537 | 5 |
| California | #672 | 41 |
| Texas | #693 | 41 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Eren over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Eren is usually pronounced EH-rehn, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with E and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Eren
A few middle names that flow with Eren: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eren
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eren mean?
Eren is a Turkish name that means “saint, holy person”.
What is the origin of the name Eren?
Eren has Turkish roots. Eren is a Turkish name meaning saint or holy person, and it can also be understood as one who has reached spiritual maturity.
Is Eren a popular name?
Yes. Eren ranked #882 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Eren a boy or girl name?
Eren is mainly a boy's name. About 96% of US babies named Eren over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Eren?
Eren is usually pronounced EH-rehn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings