Eric: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Eternal ruler
Origin
Old Norse / Old English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
EHR-ik

Eric is an Old Norse / Old English boy's name meaning “eternal ruler”. It appears in our list of 75+ *Modern* Boy Names That Start with E.

Meaning & Origin of Eric

Meaning: Eternal ruler.

Origin: Old Norse / Old English.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Eric

EHR-ikIPA /ˈɛrɪk/

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