Eric vs Jace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Jace mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Jace boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.