Eric
Eric means “Ever-ruler; eternal ruler”.
Origin: Old NorseRegion: USA, GlobalGender: BoySyllables: 2
US popularity
#52
all-time rank
864K
births
declining
Gen X era
Names with a similar meaning
Erica · Ever-rulerErik · Ever-rulerErika · Ever-rulerRichard · Brave rulerDonald · World rulerRonald · Ruler's counselorKimberly · From the royal fortress meadowJerry · Spear rulerWalter · Ruler of the armyHarold · Army rulerTerry · Ruler of the peopleGerald · Ruler with the spearHarry · Home rulerRoy · KingFred · Peaceful rulerFrederick · Peaceful rulerDerek · Ruler of the peopleRicky · Brave ruler
Frequently asked
What does the name Eric mean?
Eric means "Ever-ruler; eternal ruler", and is of Old Norse origin.
What is the origin of Eric?
Eric originates from Old Norse.
How popular is the name Eric?
Eric has been given to about 863,549 babies in the US and is currently declining, most associated with the Gen X generation.
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