Eric vs Jeremiah

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 #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Hebrew English Christian African American

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Eric Rank #252

Jeremiah Rank #93

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Jeremiah more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Jeremiah mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin).

Are Eric and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.