Eric vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

King Rank #343

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #343 for King.

Is Eric or King more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Eric and King mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and King boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.