Eric vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Eric Rank #252

Jared Rank #394

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Eric or Jared more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Eric and Jared mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Jared boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.