Eric vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Eric Rank #252

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Roman mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Eric and Roman boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.