Erez: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶרֶז
Pronounced EH-rez
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Erez
Erez is the cedar tree, a symbol of strength, height and stability. The cedars of Lebanon appear in the Bible as a sign of splendor and might.
Erez in Hebrew
Erez is written ארז in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶרֶז). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- רResh
- זZayin
Gematria value: 208 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Zayin 7)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningcedar
- PronunciationEH-rez
- Hebrewארז
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Erez last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2016, at #144 (114 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #143, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | 144 | 114 |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | 143 | 114 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Erez
What does the name Erez mean?
Erez is the cedar tree, a symbol of strength, height and stability. The cedars of Lebanon appear in the Bible as a sign of splendor and might.
How do you pronounce Erez?
Erez is pronounced EH-rez in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Erez in Hebrew?
Erez is written ארז in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶרֶז).
How popular is the name Erez in Israel?
Erez last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2016, at #144 (114 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #143, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Erez?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ארז adds up to 208 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Zayin 7).
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