Eric vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Andrew mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Andrew boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.