Eder is a Basque name meaning "handsome" or "beautiful", and it is also a Hebrew name borne by a minor figure in the Bible, usually explained as "flock". It is popular in Spain, Portugal and Latin America, where the Brazilian soccer player Éder is a familiar bearer. In the United States Eder stood at number 1262 in 2015, its best recent rank, and ranks number 1734 among boys' names in 2025.