Eric
ER-ik
Boy · English
Meaning: Eternal ruler, ever-powerful
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Aric
Gender-neutral · German · Short name
- Meaning
- Eternal ruler, ruler of all
- Pronunciation
- AR-ik
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Germanic, a form of Eric meaning eternal ruler.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German, Norse, English
Commonly used in: United States, Germany, Scandinavia
Alternate spellings
ErikNorse / English
Common form.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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