Eric vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Eric Rank #252

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Griffin mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Eric and Griffin boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.