Eric vs Felix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

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Eric Rank #252

Felix Rank #177

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Felix more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Felix mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin).

Are Eric and Felix boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Felix is primarily a boy name.