Tarek vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tarek

Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Tarek Rank #4,151

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #4151 for Tarek.

Is Tarek or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Tarek at #4151 in the United States.

What do Tarek and Eric mean?

Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Tarek and Eric boy or girl names?

Tarek is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.