Erich vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Erich Rank #5,905

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #5905 for Erich.

Is Erich or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Erich at #5905 in the United States.

What do Erich and Eric mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Erich and Eric boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.