Eric vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Nathan mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Nathan boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.