Emmett vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Emmett Rank #119

Eric Rank #252

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Emmett or Eric more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Eric mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emmett and Eric boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.