Eric vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Eric Rank #252

Lukas Rank #268

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Eric or Lukas more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Eric and Lukas mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Eric and Lukas boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.