Eric vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

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Eric Rank #252

Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Micah mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Eric and Micah boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.