Killian vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Killian Rank #370

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Killian or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Eric mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Killian and Eric boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.