What origin is the name Eder?

Eder comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Eder a popular name?

Eder is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Eder does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Eder?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Eder — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Eder Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Eder

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Eder is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Handsome; flock; flock. the biblical tower of eder was built near hebron as a watchtower shepherds watched their flocks from. eder became a symbol of gods watchfulness over his people".

Eder is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Handsome; flock; flock. the biblical tower of eder was built near hebron as a watchtower shepherds watched their flocks from. eder became a symbol of gods watchfulness over his people". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Handsome; flock; flock. the biblical tower of eder was built near hebron as a watchtower shepherds watched their flocks from. eder became a symbol of gods watchfulness over his people

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Eder

Very rare in US records

What does Eder mean?

Eder is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Handsome; flock; flock. the biblical tower of eder was built near hebron as a watchtower shepherds watched their flocks from. eder became a symbol of gods watchfulness over his people".

Is Eder a rare name?

Yes. Eder does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Eder

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Eder

Eder means "Handsome; flock; flock. the biblical tower of eder was built near hebron as a watchtower shepherds watched their flocks from. eder became a symbol of gods watchfulness over his people" — these names share that spirit.