Eric vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Eric Rank #252

Paul Rank #264

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Eric or Paul more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Eric and Paul mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Eric and Paul boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.