Zachary vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zachary

Boy #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Zachary Rank #194

Eric Rank #252

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Zachary or Eric more popular?

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Zachary and Eric mean?

Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Zachary and Eric boy or girl names?

Zachary is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.