Eric vs Ace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Eric Rank #252

Ace Rank #165

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Ace more popular?

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Ace mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Eric and Ace boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Ace is primarily a boy name.