Eric vs Hayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Hayden Rank #154

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Hayden more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Hayden mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Hayden boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.