Eric vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Eric Rank #252

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and August mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Eric and August boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.