Eric vs Tarek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Eric Rank #252

Tarek Rank #4,151

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #4151 for Tarek.

Is Eric or Tarek more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Tarek at #4151 in the United States.

What do Eric and Tarek mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Eric and Tarek boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Tarek is primarily a boy name.