Eric vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Eric Rank #252

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Adam mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Eric and Adam boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.