Tyler vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Tyler Rank #191

Eric Rank #252

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Tyler or Eric more popular?

Tyler is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Eric mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Tyler and Eric boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.