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Meaning of the Name Eric

Updated April 22, 2024

Eric

Gender: Male
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Always Ruler

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What is the meaning of the name Eric?

The name Eric is primarily a male name of Scandinavian origin that means Always Ruler.

Originally a form of Frederick. Eric the Red, explorer. Eric Roberts, actor.

Different Spellings of the name Eric:

Airic, Erich

People who like the name Eric also like:

Andrew, Daniel, Lucas, William, Alexander, Benjamin, Ethan, Charlotte, Emma, Elizabeth, Olivia, Ava, Lily, Evelyn

Names like Eric:

Eracio, Erick, Eryx, Erica, Eros, Erika, Erec, Eriko, Eris, Euros, Erez, Erik, Erix, Eurus, Eureka

Stats for the Name Eric

Eric is currently #74 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Eric is currently #229 in U.S. births

Songs about Eric

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Eric After Hour Blues - Eric Clapton

Eric The Half-A-Bee - Monty Python