Eric vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Edward mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Edward boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.