Eric vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Peter mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Peter boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.