Girl Name
Eris
Eris means “Strife”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Eris is a girl baby name, meaning "Strife". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Eris often also consider Eric.
Eris meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Strife
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Eris as E·R·I·S, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Eris is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Eris variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Erisa, Erise, Erisy.
- Nicknames: Eris works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Eris with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Eris middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Eric, Erik, Erica, Erika, Ericka — full picks on the sibling names for Eris guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Eris? Browse our names like Eris guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Eris
What does the name Eris mean?
Eris means "Strife". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Eris is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Eris?
The exact origin of Eris is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Eris?
Eris has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Eris a boy's or girl's name?
Eris is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Eris in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Eris sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Eris?
Names that share Eris's sound and style include Eric, Erik, Erica, Erika, Ericka.
What middle names pair well with Eris?
Good middle-name fits for Eris pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Eris is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Eris is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Eris?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Eris share its rhythm without rhyming — Eric, Erik, Erica all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.