Jared vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Jared Rank #394

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Jared or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Eric mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jared and Eric boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.