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Boy Name

Eric

"Eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Ranked #132 for boys

About the Name Eric

Meaning

Eternal ruler, ever powerful

Origin

Norse

Gender

Boy

First Letter

E

Boy Rank

#132

Eric is a boy name of Norse origin. The name means "Eternal ruler, ever powerful" and is currently ranked #132 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Norse names.

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Popularity Over Time

#120
1950
#42
1960
#18
1970
#12
1980
#22
1990
#42
2000
#68
2010
#132
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Eric

  • EC Eric Clapton
  • EC Eric Cartman

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
E
Origin
Norse

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