Eric vs Austin

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 #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Eric Rank #252

Austin Rank #107

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Austin more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Austin mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are Eric and Austin boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.