King vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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King Rank #343

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Eric mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are King and Eric boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.