Eric vs Erich

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

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Eric Rank #252

Erich Rank #5,905

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #5905 for Erich.

Is Eric or Erich more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Erich at #5905 in the United States.

What do Eric and Erich mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin).

Are Eric and Erich boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Erich is primarily a boy name.