Eric vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Eric Rank #252

Preston Rank #330

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Eric or Preston more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Eric and Preston mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Preston boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.