♂ Name Eric

Q: What does the name Eric mean?

Eric means 'sole ruler', 'autocrat' or 'eternal ruler', 'ever ruler' and 'ever powerful' (from Old Norse 'einn' = alone/one/unique, or 'ǣvi' = eternity/time/life + 'ríkr' = mighty/ruler/powerful).

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Eric is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Eric come from?

Eric derived from the Old Norse names Eiríkr or ÆiríkR.

What does the name Eric mean?

Eric means “sole ruler”, “autocrat” or “eternal ruler”, “ever ruler” and “ever powerful” (from Old Norse “einn” = alone/one/unique, or “ǣvi” = eternity/time/life + “ríkr” = mighty/ruler/powerful).

Pronunciation of Eric

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Variants

Erick Erik Eryck Eryk Èric Éric

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Popularity of the name Eric

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