Eric vs Colter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

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Eric Rank #252

Colter Rank #218

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Colter more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Colter mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Eric and Colter boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.