827 Names That Start With E for Boys

As we journey through the alphabet in search of the perfect name, the 5th letter, E, offers plenty of contenders for your little one. Whether you’re drawn to E names due to family traditions, personal preferences, or simply because they sound right, this letter has an abundance of options to consider.

Many popular names start with E, and we’ve compiled them all in one handy spot for you. Whether your family has a long line of Edwards, Elijahs, or Elliots, or you’ve already started a trend with your other children’s names beginning with E, there’s something here for everyone. Our extensive social community helped us gather this collection of E names, and we’re excited to share their suggestions.

E Names with a Theme

Themes can provide wonderful inspiration when choosing a name, and the letter E delivers with a variety of options.

Whether you’re looking for names with royal connections, a musical edge, or something uber-cool, E has something for everyone.

• Royal: Edward, Earl, Errol, Earnest, Eric, Edmund, Egbert, Eustace
• Surnames as first names: Egan, Egerton, Edison, Elgin, Elliot, Emmet
• Music inspired: Elvis, Enrique, Elton, Eminem, Ed, Eagle, Everly, Ennio
• Gender neutral: Emerson, Ellery, Eliot, Ever, Eddie, Echo, Ellis, Emery, Ezra, Eden, Eris
• Places: Eden, Essex, East, Everest, Edinburgh, Elwood, Elgar
• Uber cool: Emlyn, Ezra, Eiden, Easton, Evander, Enzo, Eero, Elvio, Ezekiel, Eamon

Unique E Names for Boys

If you don’t mind spelling it out, the letter E offers a wealth of unique names that will turn heads. Here are some of the most distinctive E names you’re unlikely to find on the playground:

• Eitan
• Elkana
• Eudall
• Eben
• Edsell
• Eian
• Errigal
• Eanruig

E Names That Have an Edge

These names might be easy to spell, but they’ve got a twinkle in the eye (or ear). If you’re a parent who likes to lean into something a bit different, here are some eyebrow-raising options for you:

• Elon
• Edge
• Elmo
• Efron
• Epic
• Elphie

Nicknames That Start with E

Australians are known for their love of nicknames, often shortening or adapting names to create something unique. The letter E has some real gems that could make a perfect, short, and sharp choice for your little one:

• Eli
• Eb
• Evans
• Eddie
• Eames
• Eth
• Ebo
• Enzo

Celebrities Sons Starting with E

Celebrities often choose unique and memorable names for their children, and E names are no exception. Here are some famous examples that might inspire you:

• Alicia Keys’ son, Egypt
• Michael Buble’s son, Elias
• Ellen Pompeo’s son, Eli
• Halsey’s son, Ender
• Kirsten Dunst’s son, Ennis
• Robert Downey Jr.’s son, Exton

More names that start with E

If your heart is set on your son having a name starting with E here are (quite a few) to choose from:

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