Eric vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Eric Rank #252

Killian Rank #370

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Eric or Killian more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Eric and Killian mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Eric and Killian boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.