Eric vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Simon mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Simon boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.