Obi vs Erin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obi

Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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Boy #3,635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ireland, land of the west"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Obi Rank #3,834

Erin Rank #3,635

Erin is more popular, ranked #3635 vs #3834 for Obi.

Is Obi or Erin more popular?

Erin is more popular, ranked #3635 compared to Obi at #3834 in the United States.

What do Obi and Erin mean?

Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin). Erin means "Ireland, land of the west" (Irish origin).

Are Obi and Erin boy or girl names?

Obi is primarily a boy name. Erin is primarily a boy name.