Find out how popular the first name Ero has been for the last 9 years (from 2015 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ero by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Ero is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ero.

The history of the first name Ero

The name Ero has its origins in various cultures and languages across the world. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "Eros," which means love or desire. In Greek mythology, Eros was the primordial god of love and fertility.

Ero was also a name used in ancient Rome, where it was spelled "Ero" or "Erō." It was likely a shortened form of names like "Erōtius" or "Erōticus," which were related to the Greek concept of Eros. The name appears in some historical records from ancient Rome, but its usage was relatively uncommon.

In Finnish culture, the name Ero has a different meaning. It is derived from the Finnish word "ero," which means separation or divorce. While this might seem like an unusual name, it was occasionally used in Finland, particularly in the past.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ero was Ero Seppälä, a Finnish athlete who competed in the javelin throw at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. He was born in 1892 and passed away in 1947.

Another notable person with the name Ero was Ero Hietamies, a Finnish wrestler who won a silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. He was born in 1924 and passed away in 2009.

In the field of literature, Ero Kokkonen was a Finnish writer and poet who was born in 1911 and died in 1989. He is known for his works that explored themes of love and nature.

Moving away from Finland, there was Ero Mäkipää, a Swedish athlete who competed in the modern pentathlon at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. He was born in 1920 and passed away in 1997.

Lastly, Ero Ahokas was a Finnish ski jumper who participated in the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. He was born in 1942 and is still living as of today.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Ero, showcasing its diverse origins and meanings across different cultures and languages.

Data source

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