Eric vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Eric Rank #252

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Jonathan mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Eric and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.