Eros
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US Popularity:2918
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.
Eros Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Eros is currently #2500 on The Bump
Boy:Eros is currently #769 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Eros is currently #2918 in U.S. births
Boy:Eros is currently #964 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2918
in 2023
- 119
from 2022
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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