US Popularity:2799
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Love; Desire
Show baby how much you love them with this name! Eros is a baby boy name of Greek origin, meaning “love” or “desire.” In ancient Greek mythology, Eros is known as the god of love and desire, and is said to be the son of the goddess of love and fertility, Aphrodite. Many people also associate Eros with his Roman counterpart—the classic winged deity, Cupid! So, if you want to remind baby of your unconditional love at all times, then an endearing name like Eros is the way to go.
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Eros Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Eros is currently #2500 on The Bump
Boy:Eros is currently #775 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Eros is currently #2799 in U.S. births
Boy:Eros is currently #918 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2799
in 2022
+ 274
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 395

  • Behind the Name, Eros, May 2020

  • Merriam-Webster, Eros

  • Name Doctor, Eros

  • Britannica, Eros, February 2024

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