Eric vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Tate mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Tate boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.