Eren vs Yahya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eren

Boy #872 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saint, holy man, sage"

Origin: Turkish/Sufi tradition

Cultural Roots

Turkish Azerbaijani Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#872
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Yahya

Boy #706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#706
Total SSA Count
378
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaya

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Popularity Comparison

Eren Rank #872
Yahya Rank #706

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 vs #872 for Eren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eren ___

  • Eren Kaan
  • Eren Burak
  • Eren Cem
  • Eren Mert
  • Eren Emre
  • Eren James

Yahya ___

  • Yahya Abdul
  • Yahya Mohammed
  • Yahya Ibrahim
  • Yahya Khalid
  • Yahya Tariq
  • Yahya Hassan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eren

Kaan Yusuf Emir Leyla Defne

If you choose Yahya

Musa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Dawud

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eren or Yahya more popular?

Yahya is more popular, ranked #706 compared to Eren at #872 in the United States.

What do Eren and Yahya mean?

Eren means "saint, holy man, sage" (Turkish/Sufi tradition origin). Yahya means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Eren and Yahya boy or girl names?

Eren is primarily a boy name. Yahya is primarily a boy name.

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