Eder - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Eder \e-

is pronounced EE-der. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "flock". Biblical: the tower of Eder near Hebron was built as a watchtower for the protection of shepherds' flocks. The name became a symbol of God's watchfulness over his people.

Baby names that sound like Eder are Adar and Jader. Other similar baby names are Edel, Eden, Eber, Elder and Ezer.

Eder is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#10510 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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