UK boy's name
Erez
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "cedar tree".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Erez is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Erez popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2017 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Erez. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Erez ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 boys were registered as Erez.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Erez as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Erez mean?
The name Erez is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical word "Erez," which means "cedar tree" or "evergreen." It is a name that has been used since ancient times in the Middle East, particularly in Israel and the surrounding regions.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Erez dates back to the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of a place mentioned in the Book of Joshua. The name was likely used as a personal name during this time period as well, though specific records of individuals with this name are scarce.
In later centuries, the name Erez appeared in various Jewish texts and historical records. One notable individual with this name was Erez ben Yosef, a Jewish scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century CE in Spain. He is known for his contributions to Hebrew poetry and his work in preserving Jewish culture during the Golden Age of Jewish civilization in Spain.
Another significant figure bearing the name Erez was Erez Levi Eshel, an Israeli archaeologist born in 1940. He is renowned for his excavations in the Judean Desert, where he uncovered several important archaeological sites, including the famous Dead Sea Scrolls. His discoveries helped shed light on the history and culture of ancient Israel.
In the modern era, Erez has become a popular name in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide. One notable bearer of this name is Erez Vigodman, an Israeli businessman born in 1958. He served as the CEO of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, one of the world's largest generic drug manufacturers, from 2014 to 2017.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Erez is Erez Tadmor, an Israeli historian and linguist born in 1937. He is known for his contributions to the study of ancient Near Eastern languages and his work in deciphering and translating cuneiform texts from ancient Mesopotamia.
Throughout history, the name Erez has been associated with strength, resilience, and a connection to nature, reflecting its origins as a reference to the cedar tree. While not as widely used as some other Hebrew names, it has maintained a presence in various cultures and continues to be a popular choice among Jewish families, particularly in Israel.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Erez over time
The chart below shows babies named Erez registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Erez, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Erez by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Erez 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 | #4890 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4386 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Erez
- 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
Erez: questions and answers
How popular is the name Erez in the UK right now?
In 2023, Erez was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Erez most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Erez in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Erez?
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "cedar tree".
How many people are called Erez in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Erez across the 4 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.