Eric vs Abraham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Abraham Rank #204

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Abraham more popular?

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Abraham mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Abraham boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Abraham is primarily a boy name.