Eric vs Arthur

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 #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Eric Rank #252

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Arthur mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Eric and Arthur boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.