Eric vs Legend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

American

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Eric Rank #252

Legend Rank #157

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Legend more popular?

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Legend mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are Eric and Legend boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.