Eric vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Eric Rank #252

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Harrison mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Eric and Harrison boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.