Eric vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

Dennis Rank #708

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Eric or Dennis more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Eric and Dennis mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Dennis boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.