Edward vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Edward Rank #228

Eric Rank #252

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Edward or Eric more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Edward and Eric mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Edward and Eric boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.