Eric vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Holden Rank #281

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Eric or Holden more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Eric and Holden mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Holden boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.