Jeremiah vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jeremiah Rank #93

Eric Rank #252

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Jeremiah or Eric more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Jeremiah and Eric mean?

Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jeremiah and Eric boy or girl names?

Jeremiah is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.