Hayden vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Hayden Rank #154

Eric Rank #252

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Hayden or Eric more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Eric mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hayden and Eric boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.