Steven vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Steven Rank #269

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Steven or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Steven and Eric mean?

Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Steven and Eric boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.