Eric vs Greyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

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Eric Rank #252

Greyson Rank #127

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Greyson more popular?

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Greyson mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Eric and Greyson boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.