Eve
Eve: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /iːv/
Meaning and origin of Eve
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Middle English Eve, Eue, from Old English Ēua, Ēfe, from Latin Eva, from Ancient Greek Εὔα (Eúa), from Biblical Hebrew חַוָּה (ḥawwā).
How popular is Eve?
Since 1880, 29,510 girls in the U.S. have been named Eve. Its highest rank for girls was #414 in 1907. In 2025 it ranked #519 for girls, with 577 babies given the name.
Names similar to Eve
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Sibling name ideas for Eve
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Eve FAQ
What does the name Eve mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. From Middle English Eve, Eue, from Old English Ēua, Ēfe, from Latin Eva, from Ancient Greek Εὔα (Eúa), from Biblical Hebrew חַוָּה (ḥawwā).
What is the origin of the name Eve?
Eve is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Eve?
Since 1880, 29,510 girls in the U.S. have been named Eve. Its highest rank for girls was #414 in 1907. In 2025 it ranked #519 for girls, with 577 babies given the name.
Is Eve a boy or girl name?
Eve is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 29,510 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.