AHEAD: The ultimate list of E names for boys—plus their meanings and popularity.
If you’re looking for a cool boys’ name starting with the letter E, you’re in the right place!
Below, I’ve rounded up every single E name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.
For each name, you’ll find its meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.
As you’ll see, there are plenty of great choices. Not only are there 48 “E” names ranking in the top 1000, but there are a whole bunch of others that are more rare (without being too out there).
Feel free to use the Table of Contents to jump to a specific style, or keep on scrolling and view all of these cool boys’ names starting with the letter E.
Related: Girl Names that Start with E
Popular boy names that start with “E”
Kicking off our list of “E” names for boys with some exciting monikers that are super popular in the United States right now. All of them are in the top 150.
Easton
- Name meaning: East-facing place.
- Popularity: #73
Eli
- Name meaning: Uplifted.
- Popularity: #60
Elias
- Name meaning: Greek version of Elijah, meaning Yahweh is God.
- Popularity: #53
Elijah
- Name meaning: Yahweh is God.
- Popularity: #4
Emmanuel or Emanuel
- Name meaning: God is with us.
- Popularity: Emmanuel ranks #150 and Emanuel ranks #409.
Emmett or Emmitt
- Name meaning: Universal.
- Popularity: Emmett ranks #106 and Emmitt ranks #509.
Ethan or Eithan
- Name meaning: Long-lived, strong, firm.
- Popularity: Ethan ranks #13 and Eithan is #873.
Evan
- Name meaning: God is gracious.
- Popularity: #105
Everett
- Name meaning: Strong and brave. Wild boar.
- Popularity: #90
Ezekiel or Ezequiel
- Name meaning: God will strengthen.
- Popularity: Ezekiel ranks #65 and Ezequiel ranks #362.
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Cool “E” names
These E names for boys are cool but not overused.
Edison
- Name meaning: Son of Edward.
- Popularity: #599
Eldon
- Name meaning: Might mean hill, swan, elf, valley, old, or servant. The name of several towns in the US and UK.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Elian
- Name meaning: Dutch version of Elijah, meaning Yahweh is God.
- Popularity: #355
Ellington
- Name meaning: Ellis town.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Enzo
- Name meaning: Italian version of Henry, meaning estate ruler.
- Popularity: #173
Evander
- Name meaning: Good man. Also a South African town.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Everest
- Name meaning: The world’s tallest mountain.
- Popularity: #982
Everson
- Name meaning: Invented name.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
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Gender neutral “E” names
All of these E names would work for a boy or a girl.
Eden
- Name meaning: The garden of Eden. Place of pleasure.
- Popularity: Eden ranks #490 for boys and #130 for girls.
Ellery
- Name meaning: Alder tree. Part of the Birch family, Alder trees grow along rivers and on wetlands.
- Popularity: This neutral name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Elliott or Elliot
- Name meaning: The Lord is my God.
- Popularity: Elliott ranks #158 and Elliot ranks #164. For girls, Elliott ranks #479 and Elliot is #574.
Ellis
- Name meaning: Benevolent.
- Popularity: This E name ranks #325 for boys and #623 for girls.
Ellison
- Name meaning: Child of Elias.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking for boys and ranks #902 for girls.
Emerson
- Name meaning: Son of Emery.
- Popularity: This E name ranks #267 for boys. For girls, Emerson ranks #155 and Emersyn is #64.
Emery or Emory
- Name meaning: Brave or industrious.
- Popularity: Emery ranks #738 and Emory is #818. For girls, Emery ranks #89, Emory ranks #444, and Emerie ranks #598.
Ezra
- Name meaning: Helper.
- Popularity: This E name ranks #44 for boys and #721 for girls.
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Timeless “E” names
These boy names starting with E have been around forever and aren’t going anywhere anytime soon!
Edgar
- Name meaning: Rich. Spear.
- Popularity: #393
Edmond or Edmund
- Name meaning: Wealth or fortune. Prosperous. Guardian or protector.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Edward or Eddie
- Name meaning: Wealth or fortune. Prosperous. Guardian or protector.
- Popularity: Edward ranks #195 and Eddie is #729.
Edwin
- Name meaning: Wealthy friend.
- Popularity: #345
Eric or Erick or Erik
- Name meaning: Alone or unique. Everlasting or eternity. King or ruler.
- Popularity: Eric ranks #198, Erick ranks #298, and Erik ranks #419.
Eugene
- Name meaning: Well-born or noble.
- Popularity: #840
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Rare “E” names
For an E boys’ name that’s off the beaten path, consider one of these rare choices.
Eitan
- Name meaning: Hebrew version of Ethan, meaning long-lived, strong, or firm.
- Popularity: This great rainbow baby name isn’t ranking.
Eliel
- Name meaning: My God is God.
- Popularity: #752
Eliezer
- Name meaning: God has helped.
- Popularity: #993
Elisha
- Name meaning: God is my salvation.
- Popularity: #837
Elvin
- Name meaning: Noble friend. Friend of the elves.
- Popularity: This short boys’ name last ranked in 2007.
Elvis
- Name meaning: True meaning and origin unknown. Might mean white, world, land, rock, living, or all-wise.
- Popularity: This name hasn’t ranked since 2011.
Emir
- Name meaning: Prince.
- Popularity: #650
Enoch
- Name meaning: Experienced or dedicated.
- Popularity: #793
Ephraim
- Name meaning: Fruitful or productive.
- Popularity: #1000
Ermias
- Name meaning: Unknown meaning.
- Popularity: #648
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Spanish and Italian “E” names
These boy names starting with E are of Spanish and Italian origin.
Eduardo
- Name meaning: Spanish and Italian version of Edward, meaning wealth or protector.
- Popularity: #328
Eliseo
- Name meaning: Italian and Spanish version of Elisha, meaning God is my salvation.
- Popularity: #786
Emiliano
- Name meaning: Italian and Spanish variation of Emil, meaning work.
- Popularity: #175
Emilio
- Name meaning: Italian and Spanish variation of Emil, meaning work.
- Popularity: #229
Enrique
- Name meaning: Spanish version of Henry, meaning estate ruler.
- Popularity: #503
Ernesto
- Name meaning: Spanish and Italian version of Ernest, meaning sincere.
- Popularity: #787
Esteban
- Name meaning: Spanish version of Stephen, meaning crown or garland.
- Popularity: #468
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Final thoughts on “E” boy names
Hopefully, you’ve found a few lead contenders on this list, or at least come away with some baby name inspiration.
Whether you prefer a name that’s popular, cool, gender neutral, timeless, or rare, all of these boys’ names are fantastic choices.
Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect name for your son!
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