Eder Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eder Name at a Glance

Name	Eder
Meaning	Flock. The biblical tower of Eder was built near Hebron as a watchtower shepherds watched their flocks from. Eder became a symbol of God's watchfulness over His people.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Eder Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eder means “Flock. The biblical tower of Eder was built near Hebron as a watchtower shepherds watched their flocks from. Eder became a symbol of God's watchfulness over His people”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Eder Name Origin

Our database records Eder under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Eder a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Eder is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Eder

When considering Eder for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.