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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strife, discord
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- ERR-is
Eris is a Greek name meaning "strife" or "discord." It belongs to the Greek goddess of strife and rivalry, and it's also the name of a dwarf planet. She's often called the goddess of chaos, but that's not quite right: Chaos (Khaos) is a separate primordial Greek deity that pop culture tends to blend with her.
Meaning & Origin of Eris
Meaning: Strife, discord.
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: Widely known as the Greek 'goddess of chaos' (also namesake of the dwarf planet Eris). Actually: More precisely she is the goddess of strife/discord/rivalry, not 'chaos' — Chaos (Khaos) is a separate primordial Greek deity that pop culture often conflates with Eris.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Eris
ERR-isIPA /ˈɛrɪs/
Popularity of Eris
Eris ranked #1650 in 2024, with 124 babies given the name that year. Its high point came much earlier, at #457 in 1923, when 226 babies were named Eris.
Names Like Eris
These names have followed a similar path to Eris in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Eris mean?
Strife, discord. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Eris?
Eris is pronounced ERR-is (IPA: /ˈɛrɪs/).
Is Eris a popular name right now?
Eris peaked at #457 in 1923 and is ranked #1650 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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