Felix vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#252
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Eric Rank #252

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #252 for Eric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Eric more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Felix and Eric mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Felix and Eric boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.

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