Eric vs Wesley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Eric Rank #252

Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Wesley mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Wesley boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.