Eder - A very unique male name
Eder at a glance
Eder is ranked #1660 among boy baby names in 2025, with 53 births in 2025. It peaked in 1982 at #1039 and first appeared on the charts in 1982.
- Rank in 2025
- #1660
- Births in 2025
- 53
- Peak year
- 1982 (#1039)
- First appeared
- 1982
- Trend
- #1690 in 2020 → #1660 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 27,666 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.0/5 (5 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 27,666 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eder peaked in popularity 44 years ago in 1982 on position 1039.
Famous with this name
Eder Rubio
Eder Xavier
Shirley Eder
How would you rate Eder, 1-5?
Eder is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eder is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #967 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,515.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Eder is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Eder origin and meaning
Hebrew / Basque — dual source
Uncertain — Eder is both a biblical Hebrew name associated with a 'flock' and the Basque word eder, 'beautiful, handsome'; in modern use, especially Brazilian Portuguese Éder, the Hebrew line is usually meant, but the sources are distinct
Eder appears in the Bible as a place and personal name, and independently as a Basque adjective meaning beautiful. In the US its modern use comes largely through Spanish and Portuguese — Brazilian football's Éders — and it has risen gently since 2020.
Origin uncertain
Eder is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Eder, pop culture references for the name Eder and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Eder
We've found the following names that sound similar to Eder, sorted by popularity.
Eider / Ettore / Edder / Eduar / Edwar / Edrei / Eyder /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1660 |
| 2024 | 1562 |
| 2023 | 1612 |
| 2022 | 1502 |
| 2021 | 1625 |
| 2020 | 1690 |
| 2019 | 2045 |
| 2018 | 1550 |
| 2017 | 1575 |
| 2016 | 1375 |
| 2015 | 1245 |
| 2014 | 1335 |
| 2013 | 1443 |
| 2012 | 1571 |
| 2011 | 1724 |
| 2010 | 1524 |
| 2009 | 1480 |
| 2008 | 1388 |
| 2007 | 1203 |
| 2006 | 1327 |
| 2005 | 1334 |
| 2004 | 1616 |
| 2003 | 1754 |
| 2002 | 1566 |
| 2001 | 1682 |
| 2000 | 1658 |
| 1999 | 1679 |
| 1998 | 1744 |
| 1997 | 1800 |
| 1996 | 1763 |
| 1995 | 1523 |
| 1994 | 1338 |
| 1993 | 1226 |
| 1992 | 1219 |
| 1991 | 1207 |
| 1990 | 1206 |
| 1989 | 1294 |
| 1988 | 1172 |
| 1987 | 1286 |
| 1986 | 1111 |
| 1985 | 1130 |
| 1984 | 1387 |
| 1983 | 1150 |
| 1982 | 1039 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| California | 967 |
| Georgia | 1130 |
| Texas | 1262 |
| Florida | 1515 |
Even more about Eder
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Eder a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Eder?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
eh-DEHR · /ɛˈdɛər/
Portuguese and Spanish use gives eh-DEHR; English speakers often say EE-der.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Eider — Basque spelling in the same word family.
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Eder for a short international name — biblical in Portuguese use, 'handsome' in Basque — that is rare in English.
Worth knowing
- English speakers will say EE-der, and many will assume it is short for something or a typo for Eden or Eder's near-neighbour Elder.
