Eric vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Eric Rank #252

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and River mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Eric and River boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.