Baby Boy Names That Start With E

From the ultrasounds to the excitement of those early kicks, every moment feels like magic when you’re gearing up for a new arrival.

The very same can be said when you’re pinning down the perfect name for baby. And if you’re in the market for something totally effortless, we’ve got just the letter to elevate your search.

Enter: Baby boy names that start with E. From Evan to Elias, these choices are equal parts fresh and familiar, with a gentle yet enduring strength that parents across The Bump community can’t get enough of: “Our favorite is Emmett—it’s the name of our second son,” says forum member abbieaggie, “We get compliments all the time about how it’s a nice, old-fashioned name that’s rarely used!”

Ready for a rundown of our sweetest-ever E names for boys? Read on!

Fun Facts About Boy Names That Start With E

• All eyes on Elijah: For more than a decade, Elijah has had a spot on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) list of top 10 names for boys. It’s also been the number one E-boy name in the US since 2016.

• A total E-takeover: As of 2026, 10 percent of the top 100 boy names on The Bump—including Ethan and Everett—start with the letter E.

• This name is no Scrooge: Before Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer was already trending. Studies on the 1851 British Census suggest it was already the 68th most common name for males in England and Wales before the book was even published.

• The gender-neutral shift: Up until 20 years ago, the names Emerson and Emery were almost exclusively given to boys. It wasn’t until the early 2000s that they began to chart for girl births in the US.