Looking for a Christian baby boy name starting with the letter E? Here are 101 Christian boy names beginning with E, each with its meaning, including Ethan (Strong; Firm), Elijah (My God is Yahweh), Evan (God is gracious).
Christian names draw on the Bible, the saints and the European languages where Christianity spread: Hebrew, Greek, Latin, English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and the Slavic languages. Many families pick a saint’s name or a biblical virtue, then choose a spelling that suits their language.
Christian boy names starting with E and their meanings
Ethan – Strong; Firm
Elijah – My God is Yahweh
Evan – God is gracious
Eric – Ruler; Ever-powerful
Edward – Guardian; Wealthy
Emmanuel – God is with us
Everett – Strong as a wild boar
Enoch – Dedicated
Eli – Ascended; Uplifted
Ezekiel – God strengthens
Eamon – Guardian of prosperity
Earl – Nobleman
Edgar – Wealthy spearman
Edmund – Protector of prosperity, a saint
Edwin – Rich friend
Egbert – Bright edge
Elias – The Lord is my God
Eliezer – God is my help
Elisha – God is salvation, a prophet
Elliot – The Lord is my God
Ellis – Benevolent
Elmer – Noble, famous
Emil – Rival
Emilio – Rival
Emery – Brave, powerful
Emmett – Universal
Enrique – Ruler of the home
Ephraim – Fruitful
Erasmus – Beloved, a saint
Ernest – Serious
Esteban – Crown
Eugene – Well-born
Eusebius – Pious
Eustace – Fruitful, a saint
Evander – Good man
Everard – Brave as a boar
Ezra – Help, a scribe
Eamonn – Rich protector
Easton – East town
Eben – Stone
Ebenezer – Stone of help
Edric – Rich ruler
Edsel – Noble
Egan – Fire
Eldon – Old hill
Eleazar – God has helped
Elmo – Protector, a saint
Elroy – The king
Emeric – Work ruler
Emory – Brave
Enzo – Ruler of the home
Erik – Eternal ruler
Ernesto – Serious
Errol – Wanderer
Ethelbert – Noble bright
Evangelos – Bearer of good news
Everest – Eber’s place
Ewan – Born of the yew
Ezio – Eagle
Eddison – Son of Edward
Efrain – Fruitful
Elden – Elf valley
Eldred – Old counsel
Eleutherius – Free, a saint
Eligius – Chosen, a saint
Eliseo – God is salvation
Elwin – Friend of elves
Emanuel – God is with us
Emerson – Son of Emery
Emrys – Immortal
Engelbert – Bright angel
Ephrem – Fruitful, a saint
Erasmo – Beloved
Ernst – Earnest
Evaristus – Well-pleasing, a pope
Everton – Boar town
Eadmund – Protector of wealth
Edmondo – Protector of wealth
Eduardo – Wealthy guardian
Eloy – Chosen
Emiliano – Rival
Emmerich – Work ruler
Epiphanius – Manifestation, a saint
Erwin – Friend of the army
Eudes – Wealthy
Eugenio – Well-born
Eusebio – Pious
Ezequiel – God strengthens
Ezekias – God strengthens
Edvard – Wealthy guardian
Englebert – Bright angel
Eurich – Eternal ruler
Eldric – Wise ruler
Evangelino – Bearer of good news
Egidio – Young goat
Edouard – Wealthy guardian
Esteve – Crown
Egon – Edge of a sword
Elmar – Noble
Eberhard – Brave boar
Ewald – Law ruler
Tips for choosing the right name
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
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