This article lists 50 popular English boy names that start with the letter E along with their meanings. The names range from classic to modern and are derived from various languages such as Old English, Hebrew, and German. Some names have religious connotations like Elijah and Ethan, which mean “my God is Yahweh” and “strong” respectively. Others like Evan, meaning “young warrior”, and Elliot, meaning “the Lord is my God”, have more unique origins. This list provides expectant parents with an extensive collection of boy names to choose from, each with its own special meaning and history.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Earl | From Old English, meaning “nobleman” or “prince”. |
| Easton | From Old English, meaning “east-facing place”. |
| Eden | From Hebrew, meaning “delight” or “place of pleasure”. |
| Edgar | From Old English, meaning “wealthy spearman”. |
| Edmund | From Old English, meaning “fortunate protector”. |
| Edward | From Old English, meaning “wealthy guardian”. |
| Edwin | From Old English, meaning “wealthy friend”. |
| Eli | From Hebrew, meaning “ascended” or “elevated”. |
| Elias | From Hebrew, meaning “Jehovah is God”. |
| Elijah | From Hebrew, meaning “Yahweh is God”. |
| Elliot | From Old French, meaning “brave and true”. |
| Ellis | From Old English, meaning “benevolent”. |
| Emery | From Germanic, meaning “industrious leader”. |
| Emmett | From Old German, meaning “universal”. |
| Enzo | From Italian, meaning “ruler of the household”. |
| Eric | From Old Norse, meaning “eternal ruler”. |
| Ernest | From Germanic, meaning “serious” or “resolute”. |
| Ethan | From Hebrew, meaning “strong” or “firm”. |
| Eugene | From Greek, meaning “well-born” or “noble”. |
| Evan | From Welsh, meaning “young warrior”. |
| Everett | From Old English, meaning “brave as a wild boar”. |
| Ewan | From Scottish, meaning “born of the yew tree”. |
| Ezra | From Hebrew, meaning “helper” or “helper of God”. |
| Eddie | A diminutive of names starting with “E”. |
| Edsel | From Old English, meaning “noble dwelling”. |
| Edmond | From Old English, meaning “fortunate protector”. |
| Efrain | From Hebrew, meaning “fruitful”. |
| Egbert | From Old English, meaning “bright edge”. |
| Egon | From Old Norse, meaning “edge of a sword”. |
| Elden | From Old English, meaning “from the elf’s valley”. |
| Eldon | From Old English, meaning “from the old town”. |
| Elijah | From Hebrew, meaning “Yahweh is God”. |
| Eliseo | From Hebrew, meaning “God is my salvation”. |
| Ellery | From Old English, meaning “island with elder trees”. |
| Elmer | From Old English, meaning “noble and famous”. |
| Elton | From Old English, meaning “from the old town”. |
| Elvis | From Old English, meaning “all-wise”. |
| Emilio | From Latin, meaning “rival” or “eager”. |
| Emmanuel | From Hebrew, meaning “God is with us”. |
| Emory | From Old English, meaning “brave and powerful”. |
| Ennis | From Irish, meaning “island”. |
| Ephraim | From Hebrew, meaning “fruitful” or “productive”. |
| Ernie | A diminutive of names starting with “E”. |
| Ervin | From Old English, meaning “friend of the sea”. |
| Erwin | From Old English, meaning “friend of the boar”. |
| Esteban | From Spanish, meaning “crown” or “garland”. |
| Ethan | From Hebrew, meaning “strong” or “firm”. |
| Eugene |
