Eric vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Eric Rank #252

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Robert mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Eric and Robert boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.