Eric vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Jordan mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Jordan boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.