This list includes 25 Polish boy names that start with E, from “Edgar” to “Ezechiel”. The selections range from classical to modern and suit expectant parents, genealogists, and cultural research.
Polish boy names that start with E are masculine Polish given names, often from Slavic, Latin, or biblical roots. Many reflect Poland’s Catholic heritage, with names like “Ezechiel” recorded in parish registers.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning/Origin, and Diminutive.
Name: The official Polish given name as used in records and everyday life, showing standard spelling and variants.
Pronunciation: A simple English-friendly respelling that helps you say the name naturally in Polish.
IPA: The International Phonetic Alphabet transcription, useful if you want precise sounds or to compare pronunciations.
Meaning/Origin: A concise one-line note on the name’s meaning and linguistic origin, helping you judge cultural fit.
Diminutive: Common short forms or nicknames used in Poland, listed only when they are widely used.
Polish boy names that start with E
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin | Common diminutive(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emil | EH-meel /ˈɛmʲil/ | Rival; Latin via Germanic | Emilek |
| Emilian | eh-mee-LYAN /ɛmiˈlʲan/ | Rival; Latin (from Aemilianus) | Emil, Emilek |
| Emanuel | eh-mah-NWEL /ɛmaˈnujɛl/ | “God is with us”; Hebrew via Latin | Eman, Maniek |
| Edward | ED-vard /ˈɛdvar/ | Wealthy guardian; Old English | Edek, Ed |
| Edmund | ed-MOOND /ɛdˈmund/ | Protector of wealth; Old English | Edek, Ed |
| Edgar | ED-gar /ˈɛdɡar/ | Fortunate spearman; Old English | Ed |
| Edwin | ED-vin /ˈɛdvin/ | Friend of riches; Old English | Ed |
| Eryk | EH-rik /ˈerɨk/ | Ever-ruler; Old Norse/Germanic (Eric) | Eryś |
| Ernest | ER-nest /ˈɛrnɛst/ | Serious, resolute; Germanic | |
| Erwin | ER-vin /ˈɛrvin/ | Army friend; Germanic | |
| Egon | EH-gon /ˈɛɡɔn/ | Edge of sword; Germanic | |
| Eugen | eh-OO-gen /euˈɡɛn/ | Well-born; Greek (Eugenes) | |
| Eugeniusz | eh-oo-GEN-yush /euˈɡɛnʲuʂ/ | Well-born; Greek (Eugenes) | Gienek |
| Eligiusz | eh-lee-GYUSH /ɛliˈɡjuʂ/ | Chosen, elected; Latin (Eligius) | |
| Eliasz | eh-LEE-ahsh /ɛˈljaʂ/ | Jehovah is God; Hebrew (Elijah) | Eli |
| Elizeusz | eh-lee-ZEH-oosh /ɛliˈzɛuʂ/ | God is salvation; Greek/Hebrew (Elisha) | |
| Eleazar | el-eh-AH-zar /elɛaˈzar/ | God has helped; Hebrew | |
| Euzebiusz | eh-oo-ZEH-byush /ɛuˈzɛbʲuʂ/ | Beneficent; Greek (Eusebius) | |
| Eustachy | eh-oo-STAH-khy /ɛusˈtaxɨ/ | Fruitful; Greek (Eustachius) | |
| Erazm | eh-RAZ-m /ɛˈrazm/ | Beloved; Greek (Erasmus) | |
| Efraim | eh-FRAH-eem /ɛˈfraim/ | Fruitful; Hebrew (Ephraim) | |
| Ezechiel | eh-zeh-KHYEL /ɛzɛˈxjɛl/ | God strengthens; Hebrew (Ezekiel) | |
| Eneasz | eh-NEH-ash /ɛˈnɛaʂ/ | Aeneas; Latin via literature | |
| Efrem | eh-FREM /ˈefrɛm/ | Fruitful; Greek (Ephrem) | |
| Eleazar | el-eh-AH-zar /elɛaˈzar/ | God has helped; Hebrew |