East
Meaning
"the direction of the rising sun"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #7,797
- Total SSA Count
- 11
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"the direction of the rising sun"
Origin: Old English
East is more popular, ranked #7797 vs #7965 for Tonatiuh.
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East is more popular, ranked #7797 compared to Tonatiuh at #7965 in the United States.
East means "the direction of the rising sun" (Old English origin).
East is primarily a boy name. Tonatiuh is primarily a boy name.