Eric

Eric Meaning & Origin

About Eric
The name Eric is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, which means "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." It is a strong and masculine name that conveys leadership, strength, and authority. People named Eric are often seen as confident, determined, and capable individuals who possess natural leadership qualities and have a strong sense of responsibility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Eric are male.

Eric Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -13.27% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARK
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 R IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛrɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eric in Braille

Here's how to represent Eric in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Eric in braille

How to Spell the Name Eric in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Eric using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Eric in sign language

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