Eric vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Eric Rank #252

Sean Rank #437

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Eric or Sean more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Eric and Sean mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Eric and Sean boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.