Jason vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jason Rank #148

Eric Rank #252

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Jason or Eric more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Jason and Eric mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jason and Eric boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.