Wilder vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Wilder Rank #391

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Eric mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wilder and Eric boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.