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Eros
BoyGreek· “love; Greek god of love”
- Meaning
- love; Greek god of love
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- EHR-ahs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,324
- US babies 2025
- 146
- Best rank
- #1,310 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Eros
Eros is a Greek name that means “love; Greek god of love”.
Eros is the Greek god of love and desire, and the name comes directly from the Greek word for erotic love. In early Greek thought Eros was a primal force, while later writers presented him as the son of Aphrodite; the Romans called him Cupid or Amor. The name is used in Italy, Greece and elsewhere, and the Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti is a well-known bearer. It is said EHR-ahs in the US. Because the word also gave English "erotic," some parents find the name bold, while others value its mythological depth.
Popularity over time
Eros first appears in US Social Security records in 1974. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,310 in 2022, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 146 were named Eros. In 2025, 146 babies were named Eros, and it ranked #1,324 nationally. That is 121% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,016 in 2000, #2,336 in 2010, and #1,324 in 2025. Of the 2,033 US boys named Eros since records began, 39% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 663 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Lucio, Kendrix, Saif, Townes, and Renzo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eros ranked highest in Florida, Oklahoma, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #654 | 25 |
| Oklahoma | #731 | 5 |
| Arizona | #872 | 6 |
| California | #914 | 25 |
| Texas | #1180 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Eros is usually pronounced EHR-ahs, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with E and ends in “-os”.
Middle names for Eros
A few middle names that flow with Eros: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eros
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eros mean?
Eros is a Greek name that means “love; Greek god of love”.
What is the origin of the name Eros?
Eros has Greek roots. Eros is the Greek god of love and desire, and the name comes directly from the Greek word for erotic love.
Is Eros a popular name?
Not especially. Eros ranked #1,324 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Eros a boy or girl name?
Eros is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Eros?
Eros is usually pronounced EHR-ahs. 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