Tate vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Tate Rank #210

Eric Rank #252

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Tate or Eric more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Tate and Eric mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Tate and Eric boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.