UK name, mostly boys
Eran
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "watcher" or "watchful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 13 girls.
Eran is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Eran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1997 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Eran is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Eran. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eran ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 boys were registered as Eran.
- • Eran is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 75.9% of Eran registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3449
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2022
5 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Eran
In England and Wales birth records, Eran has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 75.9% of registrations are for boys and 24.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Eran registered for boys
- Ranked #3,449 in 2022
- 5 boys registered in 2022
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Eran registered for girls
- Ranked #4,294 in 2007
- 4 girls registered in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Eran mean?
The name Eran has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, with roots tracing back to ancient Biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "eren," which means "watchful" or "vigilant." This name was commonly used among the Jewish communities of the Middle East and Mediterranean regions during antiquity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eran can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of a son of Shuthelah, from the tribe of Ephraim. This reference dates back to around the 13th century BCE, highlighting the ancient roots of this name.
Throughout history, the name Eran has been associated with various notable figures. One of the most prominent was Eran Laor, an Israeli poet and author born in 1959. His works, which explored themes of identity, memory, and the human experience, garnered critical acclaim and contributed significantly to the literary landscape of modern Israel.
Another famous bearer of the name was Eran Zahavi, an Israeli professional football player born in 1987. Zahavi has represented the Israeli national team and played for several prestigious clubs in Europe, cementing his place as one of the most talented strikers in Israeli football history.
In the realm of science, Eran Segal, an Israeli computational biologist and professor at the Weizmann Institute of Science, has made notable contributions to the field of genomics and personalized medicine. Born in 1981, his groundbreaking research has shed light on the intricate relationships between our genes, diet, and health.
Moving to the arts, Eran Kolirin, an Israeli film director and screenwriter born in 1973, has received international recognition for his thought-provoking and critically acclaimed films. His debut feature, "The Band's Visit," won numerous awards and was praised for its unique storytelling and exploration of cultural differences.
While these are just a few examples, the name Eran has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eran over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Eran in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eran, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eran was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4029 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4467 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3824 | 17 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2880 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Eran
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eran in the UK right now?
In 2022, Eran was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Eran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Eran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eran?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "watcher" or "watchful".
How many people are called Eran in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Eran across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.