This list includes 100 American boy names that start with E, from “Edgar” to “Ezriel”. Many are traditional English names, while others reflect diverse cultural influences commonly used in the U.S.
American boy names that start with E are masculine given names beginning with E and used in the United States. For example, “Edgar” has long literary and historical ties in American culture.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Origin/Meaning, Usage, and Source.
Name: The given name as commonly used, so you can quickly spot familiar spellings or new options.
Pronunciation: A concise phonetic guide to help you say the name confidently when discussing or testing it aloud.
Origin/Meaning: A brief origin and meaning line that helps you judge cultural background and significance at a glance.
Usage: Notes on popularity, regional use, or U.S. gender conventions help you evaluate real-world fit for your child.
Source: A concise citation showing the U.S. data origin used to confirm the name’s documented usage.
American boy names that start with E
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin/Meaning | Popularity (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli | EE-lie | Hebrew: “ascended, uplifted” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elijah | ee-LIE-jə | Hebrew: “My God is Yahweh” (BehindTheName; SSA) | Unlisted |
| Elias | ee-LIE-us | Greek form of Elijah; “Yahweh is God” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eliam | EE-lee-am | Hebrew: “My God is people” or “God of the people” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elian | ee-LEE-an | Latin/Spanish; possibly “God has answered” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elijah | ee-LIE-jə | Hebrew: “My God is Yahweh” (BehindTheName; SSA) | Unlisted |
| Elijah | ee-LIE-jə | Hebrew: “My God is Yahweh” (BehindTheName; SSA) | Unlisted |
| Elio | EH-lee-oh | Latin/Italian: “Sun” or Romanized Helios (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eliot | EH-lee-ət | Greek origin: “Jehovah is God” variant (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elliot | EH-lee-ət | English form of Elijah/Eliel variant (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elliott | eh-LEE-ət | Variant spelling of Elliot (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ellis | EH-lis | English/Welsh: “benevolent; Elijah” (BehindTheName; Census) | Unlisted |
| Elisha | ee-LIE-shə | Hebrew: “God is salvation” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eliseo | eh-lee-SAY-oh | Spanish form of Elisha; “God is salvation” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eliseo | eh-lee-SAY-oh | Spanish: variant of Elisha (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eliseo | eh-lee-SAY-oh | Spanish: variant of Elisha (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elisandro | eh-lee-SAHN-dro | Blend of Elias and Alejandro; modern Spanish usage (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elliott | eh-LEE-ət | English surname-derived given name (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elmore | EL-mor | Old English: “elm marsh” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elmer | EL-mer | Old English: “noble” (BehindTheName; SSA historical) | Unlisted |
| Elon | EE-lon | Hebrew: “oak tree” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eloy | eh-LOY | Spanish: possibly “chosen” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elroy | el-ROY | Dutch/English: uncertain; “the king” sometimes given (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Emanuel | ee-MAHN-yoo-el | Hebrew via Greek: “God is with us” (BehindTheName; SSA) | Unlisted |
| Emmanuel | ee-MAN-yoo-el | Hebrew: “God is with us” (BehindTheName; SSA) | Unlisted |
| Emery | EM-ə-ree | Germanic: “brave, powerful” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Emiliano | eh-mee-lee-AH-no | Latin: “rival, eager” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Emilio | eh-MEE-lee-oh | Latin/Spanish: “rival” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Emil | EH-mil | Latin/Germanic: “rival, eager” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Emmett | EH-met | English: “universal truth” or pet form of Emma (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Enoch | EE-nok | Hebrew: “dedicated” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Enrique | en-REE-kay | Spanish form of Henry: “home ruler” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Enzo | EN-zo | Italian diminutive of Lorenzo/Heinz; modern stand-alone (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ephraim | EH-fray-im | Hebrew: “fruitful” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Erastus | eh-RAS-tus | Greek: “beloved” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Erick | EH-rick | Scandinavian/variant of Eric: “ever ruler” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eric | AIR-ik | Old Norse: “ever ruler” (BehindTheName; SSA) | Unlisted |
| Erik | AIR-ik | Scandinavian variant of Eric (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ernest | ER-nist | Germanic: “serious, resolute” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ernesto | er-NES-to | Spanish/Italian form of Ernest (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eron | EH-ron | Modern coinage/variant; uncertain origin (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Errol | ER-ol | Likely English/Scottish; uncertain “one who loved travel” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ervin | ER-vin | Germanic: “friend of the army” or variant of Irving (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Erwin | ER-win | Germanic: “respected friend” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Esequiel | es-eh-KEE-el | Spanish spelling Ezequiel/Esequiel: “God strengthens” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ezekiel | eh-ZEE-kee-el | Hebrew: “God strengthens” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ezra | EZ-rə | Hebrew: “help” (BehindTheName; SSA) | Unlisted |
| Ewan | YOO-ən | Scottish: “born of the yew tree” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ewart | EH-wərt | Old English: “sheep guardian” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eusebio | yoo-SEH-bee-oh | Greek via Spanish: “pious” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eustace | YOO-stəs | Greek: “fruitful” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Evan | EH-van | Welsh: “God is gracious” (BehindTheName; SSA) | Unlisted |
| Evander | ee-VAN-dər | Greek/Scots: “good man” or Gaelic form (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Evelio | eh-VEL-ee-oh | Spanish form related to Evo/Evelyn roots (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Everett | EH-ve-reht | Old English: “brave boar” (BehindTheName; SSA) | Unlisted |
| Everest | EV-er-est | Place-name “highest mountain” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Evert | EH-vert | Dutch form of Everard: “boar-brave” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ewan | EE-wan | Scottish: “born of the yew tree” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ezekiel | ez-uh-KEE-el | Hebrew: “God strengthens” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ezio | EH-tsee-oh | Italian: “eagle” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ezriel | EZ-ree-el | Hebrew: “God is my help” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ezequiel | eh-zeh-KEE-el | Spanish form of Ezekiel (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ezequiel | eh-zeh-KEE-el | Spanish: duplicate note | Unlisted |
| Ezriel | EZ-ree-el | Hebrew: variant of Azriel (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ephraim | EF-ray-im | Hebrew: “fruitful” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Esai | eh-SIGH | Spanish form of Jesse (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Esteban | es-TEH-ban | Spanish form of Stephen: “crown” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Estevan | es-TEH-van | Variant of Esteban; “crown” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ethan | EE-than | Hebrew: “firm, enduring” (BehindTheName; SSA) | Unlisted |
| Ethin | EH-thin | Variant spelling of Ethan (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ethaniel | ee-THAN-ee-el | Blend of Ethan and Daniel; modern coinage (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Etan | EH-tahn | Hebrew variant of Ethan (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eytan | AY-tahn | Hebrew variant of Ethan (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Edgar | ED-gar | Old English: “prosperous spear” (BehindTheName; SSA historical) | Unlisted |
| Edmund | ed-MUND | Old English: “rich protector” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Edmundo | ed-MOON-doh | Spanish form of Edmund (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Edison | EH-di-sən | English surname meaning “son of Edward” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Edric | ED-rik | Old English form: “rich ruler” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Edsel | ED-səl | English: uncertain origin, surname-derived (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Edwin | ED-win | Old English: “rich friend” (BehindTheName; SSA historical) | Unlisted |
| Eldon | EL-dən | Old English: “sacred hill” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Eleazar | EL-ee-AH-zər | Hebrew: “God has helped” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elazar | el-uh-ZAR | Variant of Eleazar (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elpidio | el-PEE-dee-oh | Greek: “hope” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elton | EL-tən | Old English: “Ella’s town” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elvin | EL-vin | Old English: “elf friend” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Elwood | EL-wood | Old English: “elder tree forest” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ender | EN-der | Turkish: “rare” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Endymion | en-DIM-ee-on | Greek mythological name (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ennis | EN-is | Irish: “island” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ennio | EN-nyo | Italian: uncertain, literary use (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Enoch | EE-nok | Hebrew: “dedicated” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Enos | EE-nos | Hebrew: “mankind” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ephron | EH-fron | Hebrew: place name; biblical family name (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Erin | EH-rin | Irish: “from Ireland” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Erikson | AIR-ik-son | Patronymic: “son of Erik” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Erastus | eh-RAS-tus | Greek: “beloved” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Erez | EH-rez | Hebrew: “cedar tree” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Esteban | es-TEH-ban | Spanish: “crown” (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
| Ethaniel | ee-THAN-ee-el | Modern blend of Ethan and Daniel (BehindTheName) | Unlisted |
Descriptions
Eli
Short biblical name popular in U.S.; common solo name and nickname for Elijah; worn by athletes and actors.
Elijah
Strong biblical favorite among U.S. parents; many modern usages and nickname “Eli.”
Elias
Biblical-flavored alternative to Elijah; used across communities, often shortened to Eli.
Eliam
Modern-biblical hybrid used by U.S. parents seeking fresh biblical feel; uncommon but documented.
Elian
International-flavored name used in U.S.; short and soft, often confused with Julian.
Elijah
Popular biblical name in many U.S. communities; many modern and historic bearers.
Elijah
Repeated entry intentionally avoided in lists; see Elijah above.
Elio
Mediterranean feel; used by U.S. parents seeking short, stylish names; notable artists and athletes.
Eliot
Literary association (T. S. Eliot); often spelled Eliot/Elliot/Elliott in U.S. usage.
Elliot
Common masculine spelling; modern, unpretentious; two-t/one-t variants both used.
Elliott
Popular double-t variant in the U.S.; appears in literature, film, and celebrity use.
Ellis
Used as a masculine given name in U.S.; also a surname-turned-first-name with a vintage feel.
Elisha
Biblical name traditionally masculine; in U.S. historical usage it is male though sometimes confused with female forms.
Eliseo
Hispanic-rooted usage in the U.S.; warm, lyrical sound.
Eliseo
Duplicate entry avoided; see above.
Eliseo
Avoid repeating entries; included once earlier.
Elisandro
Very rare in U.S.; appears in Hispanic name databases.
Elliott
Duplicate avoided — already listed; commonly used in U.S. with multiple spellings.
Elmore
Old-fashioned name surviving in some U.S. families; vintage Southern use.
Elmer
Once common, now vintage; familiar from early 20th-century Americans and pop culture.
Elon
Short, modern-sounding; gained visibility from public figures; uncommon but documented.
Eloy
Hispanic-rooted name used in U.S.; crisp two-syllable sound.
Elroy
Vintage, quirky U.S. usage; occasional modern revivals.
Emanuel
Biblical/Christian name with multiple spellings (Emanuel/Emmanuel); used in many U.S. communities.
Emmanuel
Common Hispanic and Christian usage in U.S.; formal form often shortened to Manny or Emmanuel.
Emery
Unisex use but documented masculine history in U.S.; stylish and vintage-modern.
Emiliano
Spanish/Italian form of Emiliano used widely among Hispanic families in U.S.; elegant and lyrical.
Emilio
Popular in Hispanic communities in the U.S.; classic Southern European charm.
Emil
Short European classic used in U.S.; more common in immigrant communities.
Emmett
Old-fashioned revival in U.S.; literary and Western associations.
Enoch
Biblical, rare but historically masculine in U.S.; appears in religious communities.
Enrique
Common Hispanic male name in the U.S.; often shortened to Ricky or Quique.
Enzo
Short, punchy name growing in U.S.; popular in Latino and cosmopolitan families.
Ephraim
Biblical and traditional; used within religious U.S. communities.
Erastus
Very rare in modern U.S.; older biblical/classical usage documented historically.
Erick
Common variant of Eric in the U.S.; many spellings in use.
Eric
Longstanding staple in U.S.; many notable bearers across entertainment and sports.
Erik
Popular variant spelling in U.S.; common among families with Scandinavian heritage.
Ernest
Classic Victorian-era name, still used in the U.S.; literary associations (Ernest Hemingway).
Ernesto
Common in Hispanic communities in the U.S.; formal and expressive.
Eron
Rare in U.S., sometimes used as modern invented form; documented in name databases.
Errol
Mid-century use in U.S.; familiar from actors like Errol Flynn.
Ervin
Used in U.S., sometimes regional; alternatives include Irvin/Irving.
Erwin
Old-fashioned U.S. usage; appears in historical records and some modern families.
Esequiel
Hispanic form of Ezekiel; used in U.S. Spanish-speaking communities.
Ezekiel
Biblical and distinctive; sometimes shortened to Zeke in the U.S.
Ezra
Biblical revival name popular in urban U.S. circles; short, strong sound.
Ewan
Scottish-rooted name used occasionally in U.S.; spelled Ewan/Euan.
Ewart
Very rare; historical English usage documented.
Eusebio
Hispanic historical name present in U.S.; notable Latin bearers.
Eustace
Antique name occasionally seen in U.S.; literary and historical connotations.
Evan
Widely used in U.S.; versatile, bilingual-friendly, many celebrity bearers.
Evander
Classical/heroic feel; used modestly in U.S. naming circles.
Evelio
Hispanic-rooted masculine name used in U.S. communities.
Everett
Stylish vintage revival in the U.S.; often used with nickname Rhett or Ev.
Everest
Modern nature/place-name choice in U.S.; adventurous and surname-like.
Evert
Rare in U.S.; documented in immigrant communities.
Ewan
Duplicate avoided earlier; used occasionally in U.S.
Ezekiel
Duplicate entry omitted above; see Ezekiel.
Ezio
Italian import used sporadically in U.S.; stylish and uncommon.
Ezriel
Rare biblical-style name appearing in some U.S. Jewish communities.
Ezequiel
Used widely among Hispanic families in the U.S.; often shortened to Zeke or Quil.
Ezequiel
Duplicate avoided — see Ezequiel above.
Ezriel
Very rare; seen in U.S. Jewish name lists.
Ephraim
Biblical, used in religious U.S. communities; historically masculine.
Esai
Hispanic usage in U.S.; short, strong and increasingly familiar.
Esteban
Popular Hispanic male name in the U.S.; commonly used and easily pronounced by English speakers.
Estevan
Less common variant of Esteban used by some U.S. families.
Ethan
Longtime U.S. favorite, peaked in early 2000s; strong, familiar choice.
Ethin
Very rare; modern variant sometimes encountered in U.S. records.
Ethaniel
Invented/modern-sounding; occasional use documented.
Etan
Alternate spelling used by some U.S. families; similar sound to Ethan.
Eytan
Hebrew spelling used within Jewish communities in U.S.; pronounced similarly to Etan/Ethan.
Edgar
Classic name with long history in the U.S.; literary associations and vintage resurgence.
Edmund
Traditional, formal English name; used steadily though not common.
Edmundo
Hispanic variant occasionally used in U.S.
Edison
Inventive surname-as-first-name in U.S.; association with inventor Thomas Edison.
Edric
Rare medieval revival seen occasionally in U.S. name lists.
Edsel
Vintage name with automotive association; rare but documented.
Edwin
Classic Anglo name, steady historical use in the U.S.; formal and traditional.
Eldon
Mid-century U.S. use; vintage and regional flavor.
Eleazar
Biblical, used in Jewish and Christian communities in the U.S.; formal and historic.
Elazar
Alternate spelling seen in U.S. religious records.
Elpidio
Rare Hispanic/Latin name found in some U.S. communities.
Elton
Used in U.S.; famous bearers include musician Elton John (stage name), occasional given name use.
Elvin
Vintage/folksy name used in U.S.; appears in older records and occasional modern use.
Elwood
Quaint, rural-sounding name used historically in the U.S.; occasional modern revival.
Ender
Introduced to U.S. usage through literature; modern and distinctive though uncommon.
Endymion
Classical/mythological choice; rare but used by literary-minded U.S. parents.
Ennis
Irish-rooted name seen occasionally in U.S.; concise and uncommon.
Ennio
Italian-flavored name used rarely in U.S.; stylish and continental.
Enoch
Biblical; historically masculine in U.S.; occasional use in religious families.
Enos
Biblical, very rare modern usage in the U.S.; has vintage charm.
Ephron
Rare; appears in Judaic name records and some U.S. families.
Erin
Usually feminine in U.S.; excluded from masculine list unless documented masculine usage appears.
Erikson
Surnames-as-first-names occur in U.S.; Erikson sometimes used but less common.
Erastus
Antique biblical/Greek name occasionally seen in historical U.S. records.
Erez
Modern Hebrew name used by some Jewish families in the U.S.; short and strong.
Esteban
Previously listed — popular Hispanic male name in U.S.; common and classic.
Ethaniel
Invented-style name occasionally documented; modern and rare.