Eric vs Jeremy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Jeremy Rank #266

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #266 for Jeremy.

Is Eric or Jeremy more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do Eric and Jeremy mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Jeremy boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Jeremy is primarily a boy name.