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Erris

Quick answerThe given name 'Erris' is derived from the Irish language, meaning 'king' or 'lord', and is likely a variant of the name Eiríos, which is itself derived from the Old Irish word 'eirios', meaning 'hero' or 'noble'.

Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,111
TrendVintage
Peak year1916
Syllables2
Origin—
LanguageIrish
CultureIrish
Letters5
Numerology33 Chaldean 4
Global rank#896

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Erris

The given name 'Erris' is derived from the Irish language, meaning 'king' or 'lord', and is likely a variant of the name Eiríos, which is itself derived from the Old Irish word 'eirios', meaning 'hero' or 'noble'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Erris' is derived from the Irish language, meaning 'king' or 'lord', and is likely a variant of the name Eiríos, which is itself derived from the Old Irish word 'eirios', meaning 'hero' or 'noble'. The name Erris is primarily associated with Irish culture and has been used in various forms throughout Irish history, including as a surname and a place name.

Erris currently ranks #4,111 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.

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