Eric vs Harvey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

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Eric Rank #252

Harvey Rank #244

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Harvey more popular?

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Harvey mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin).

Are Eric and Harvey boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Harvey is primarily a boy name.