Eric vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Timothy mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Timothy boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.