Meaning
eternal ruler, always powerful
Origin
Eric is a name of Old Norse origin, rooted in norse tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (BE, BR, CA, CH, CM, ES, FR, GB, HK, MY, NL, US, ZA).
Style
- strong
- traditional
- warrior
- classic
- noble
- international
Famous people named Eric
- Eric the Red
- Eric of Denmark
- King Eric of Sweden
- Saint Eric of Sweden
- Erik I of Denmark
- Eric Bloodaxe
Variations
Erik, Erich, Eirikr, Erikk, Éric (FR), Erik (Scandinavia)
Nicknames
Erik, Rick
Popularity
Eric appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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