Eros

Eros - A very unique male name

Eros appeared on the charts for the first time in 1994 on position #2679. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Eros and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Eros? 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 Eros. The baby boy name Eros was given to 91 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1336 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 16,113 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eros peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1324.

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Eros is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eros is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #654 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,462.

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 Eros is where you live.

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Eros origin and meaning

Greek

'Love, desire' — Greek eros, romantic love and desire

Eros is the Greek god of love, the counterpart of Roman Cupid, and his name is simply the Greek word for desire. As a baby name it is a bold, recent choice, rising since the 1990s to a 2023 peak. It carries mythology's most adult theme in a short, striking form.

Attested etymology

Eros is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Eros

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

Eric / Erik / Erick / Erich / Erica / Eryk / Erika / Errick / Eriq / Erek /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Eros

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 Eros 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 Eros?

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

EHR-os · /ˈɛərɒs/
Readings split between EHR-os and EER-os.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Eros — Greek god of love, counterpart of Cupid (Mythological) Fictional

Style

Mythological

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Eros for mythology at its most elemental — love itself, in a name no one will forget or duplicate.

Worth knowing

• The erotic root is right there in English — some families will find the association too adult for a child.
• Often confused in speech with Eris, Ares and Eos, all different figures.