Eric vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Eric Rank #252

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Adrian mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Eric and Adrian boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.