East

Q: Is East a boy or girl name?

East is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #7797, and as a girl name it ranks #40899.

Q: How popular is the name East?

East is ranked #7797 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ EEST ]

Boy Name #7,797 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

East is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EEST.

Parents who love the name East often also consider Easter, Earl, Earnest .

Popularity Over Time

#7,797

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,797
Total SSA Count: 11

Alternative Spellings

Easton #103 Eason #1558 Eastyn #2458 Easten #4356

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Also a Girl Name

East is also used as a girl name, ranked #40899.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About East

Is East a boy or girl name?

East is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7797. As a girl name, it is ranked #40899. East is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce East?

East is pronounced EEST.

How popular is the name East?

East is currently ranked #7797 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is East a common or rare name?

East is an uncommon name, ranked #7797 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name East

East is a boy name .

Is East a boy or girl name? East is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,797 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,899. East is more commonly used as a boy name.

East is currently ranked #7,797 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of East include Easton, Eason, Eastyn, Easten . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.