Eric vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and George mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and George boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.