Eric

Meaning: Eternal ruler.

Meaning and origin of Eric

Boy

Eternal ruler

CameroonHong KongFranceCanadaBelgiumUSANetherlandsMalaysiaSouth AfricaUnited Kingdom

Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

At a glance

  • Used for: boys
  • Found in: Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Netherlands, South Africa, USA, United Kingdom
  • Popularity: appears in the popular-name lists of 6 countries in our data.

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