Erin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Erin \e-rin\ is pronounced AIR-en. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin. Poetic name for Ireland. Today, Erin is more commonly used for girls.

Erin has 1 variant form: Eri.

For more information, see also the related name Aaron.

Baby names that sound like Erin are Arin, Eran, Eron, Erwin and Orin.

Erin is a common male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Erin. Click here to compare Erin with related baby names.