Paul vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Paul Rank #264

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Eric mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Paul and Eric boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.