Eric vs Ashton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Ashton Rank #188

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Ashton more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Ashton mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Ashton boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.