Eider

Eider - A very unique male name

Eider appeared on the charts for the first time in 2021 on position #2958. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Eider and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Eider? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Eider. The baby boy name Eider was given to 165 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1031 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,887 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eider peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 977.

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Eider is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eider is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #552 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,327.

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 Eider is where you live.

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Eider origin and meaning

Basque — also a Spanish and English word

Uncertain — Eider is a Basque given name, and also the name of a sea duck (and its soft down) in English and of a Spanish river; which source drives its sudden American use for boys is not documented

Eider appeared in American data only in 2021 and jumped straight to hundreds of births. Basque families use Eider as a given name, but the speed and shape of its US arrival suggests a recent cultural trigger that the records alone do not identify.

Origin uncertain

Eider is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Eider, pop culture references for the name Eider and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Eider

We've found the following names that sound similar to Eider, sorted by popularity.

Eder / Ettore / Edder / Eduar / Edwar / Edrei / Eyder /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Eider

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 Eider 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 Eider?

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.

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Pronunciation

AY-der · /ˈeɪdər/
Basque use is closer to eh-EE-der; English readers will say AY-der or EYE-der.

Around the world

• Eider (Basque) — A given name in the Basque Country, used for girls and boys.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2021, and its oldest bearers are still young.

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Why parents choose it

Eider is a name almost no American parent was using five years ago. Its appeal is presumably its soft, nature-adjacent sound and rarity.

Worth knowing

• Expect constant misreading — Elder, Eden, Aiden — and no settled pronunciation.
• A name this new has no track record; its rise may not last.