Eric vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

✓ All Clear

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Spanish Russian French

✓ All Clear

Eric Rank #252

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Alex mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Alex boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.