The nameEren

Eren is a Turkish boy's name meaning "saint, sage". It has been rising in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Eren comes from the Turkish eren, "saint, one who has attained wisdom".

Origin

Turkish. The word refers to figures of Sufi mysticism.

History

Eren appeared in France in the late 1970s and kept rising into the early 2020s.

Popularity of the name Eren

Eren in France

302ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (215 births)
2,760babies named Eren in France since 1900
0108215 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Eren was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,040 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Eren. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Eren in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 184 births a year on average, against 83 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eren mean?

Eren comes from the Turkish eren, "saint, one who has attained wisdom".

What is the origin of the name Eren?

Turkish. The word refers to figures of Sufi mysticism.

Is Eren a girl's or a boy's name?

Eren is a boy's name.