Eren is a Turkish name that means "saint" or "one who has reached spiritual maturity", a title given to wise and holy men in Anatolian tradition. Outside Turkey it became known worldwide through Eren Yeager, the hero of the manga and anime series Attack on Titan. In the United States the name climbed from number 2301 in 2020 into the top 1000 in 2022, peaked at number 874 in 2024 and ranks 882nd in 2025.