Eric vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Christopher mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Christopher boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.