Eric vs Nash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Nash Rank #240

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Nash more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Nash mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Nash boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.