Eric vs Jayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Jayden Rank #59

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Jayden more popular?

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Jayden mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Jayden boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Jayden is primarily a boy name.