What origin is the name Erris?

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

What are good sister names for Erris?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Erris — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Both spellings are used. Erris means "A name derived from the Irish surname Erris, relating to a region in County Mayo."; Eris is listed with the meaning "The name of the Greek goddess of strife and discord, known for her role in the Trojan War.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Erris

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Erris

Erris

Boy

Irish

2 syllables

Erris is an Irish boy's name meaning "A name derived from the Irish surname Erris, relating to a region in County Mayo".

Erris is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "A name derived from the Irish surname Erris, relating to a region in County Mayo". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Erris mean?

A name derived from the Irish surname Erris, relating to a region in County Mayo.

How popular is Erris?

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What does Erris mean?

Erris is a boy name of Irish origin meaning "A name derived from the Irish surname Erris, relating to a region in County Mayo.".

How popular is Erris?

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Sister names that go with Erris

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Erris.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Other spellings of Erris

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Eris — "The name of the Greek goddess of strife and discord, known for her role in the Trojan War." (Greek)

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Erris at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: E
Ends with: -is
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

5-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Erris?

Erris means "A name derived from the Irish surname Erris, relating to a region in County Mayo." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)