Eric vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Eric Rank #252

Jason Rank #148

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Jason more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Jason mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Eric and Jason boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.