Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Eren is a boy's and girl's baby name of Turkish origin, meaning "saint," "holy person," or "one who has reached spiritual maturity" in Turkish and Old Turkic tradition. It carries a sense of spiritual achievement and virtue.
Eren gained significant global recognition through the anime and manga series Attack on Titan, where Eren Yeager is the central protagonist. The show's massive international following drove the name into American consciousness, particularly among fans of Japanese animation in the 2010s and 2020s.