Eric vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Hunter mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Hunter boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.