Prince vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prince

Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Prince Rank #404

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Prince or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Prince and Eric mean?

Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Prince and Eric boy or girl names?

Prince is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.