Eric vs Zachary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Zachary Rank #194

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Zachary more popular?

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Zachary mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Zachary boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Zachary is primarily a boy name.