Bryan vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Bryan Rank #306

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Eric mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bryan and Eric boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.