Watchful or vigilant
Derived from the Hebrew name 'Eran, which means watchful, vigilant, or awake. In the Old Testament, Eran was the son of Shuthelah and a grandson of Ephraim, making him the founder of the Eranite clan. It remains a popular choice in modern Israel while remaining rare in the United States.
About 7 boys were named Eran in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Israeli film director and screenwriter
Computer scientist and author of the OAuth protocol
Professional Israeli footballer
