Eric Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eric Name at a Glance

Name	Eric
Meaning	Ever or eternal ruler. Island ruler. Famous bearer: 10th-century Norwegian explorer Eric the Red.
Origin	Norse
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Eric Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eric means “Ever or eternal ruler. Island ruler. Famous bearer: 10th-century Norwegian explorer Eric the Red”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Eric Name Origin

Our database records Eric under Norse origin. Browse more Norse baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Eric a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Eric is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Eric

When considering Eric for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.