Eider
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Fiery one, little fire
Origin: Irish (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #1064 in 2025 with 204 babies born.
History: Eider surged in the 2020s as a Basque name. The eider duck's connection to warmth (eiderdown) adds nature associations. Eider represents the Basque-American naming influence.
Similar names: edder, eder, edher, eiden, eiker, eiler, einer, elder
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Eider? About 1 in 16,316 babies born in 2025 were named Eider, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Eider
What does the name Eider mean?
Eider means “Fiery one, little fire” from Irish (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Eider?
Eider has Irish (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Fiery one, little fire”.
How popular is Eider?
Eider ranked #1064 in 2025 — given to 204 babies that year.
When was Eider most popular?
Eider peaked in 2024 with 217 babies registered that year.
Is Eider a boy or girl name?
Eider is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Eiders in registered births are male.
Is the name Eider rising or falling in popularity?
Eider has risen 2487 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3551 in 2020 to #1064 in 2025.
How long has Eider been recorded?
Eider appears in birth records across 10 years — from 2016 through 2025.