Jeremy vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremy

Boy #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jeremy Rank #266

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #266 for Jeremy.

Is Jeremy or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do Jeremy and Eric mean?

Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jeremy and Eric boy or girl names?

Jeremy is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.