Eric vs Anderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Eric Rank #252

Anderson Rank #357

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Eric or Anderson more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Eric and Anderson mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Eric and Anderson boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.