Eric

Boy

Origin: Norse

Meaning

“ever ruler or eternal ruler”

Source

Cultural Notes

Eric derives from the Old Norse Eirikr meaning ever-ruler; it was borne by the Norse explorer Eirik the Red who colonized Greenland around 985 AD.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1970s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Eric

  • Eric Clapton, Eric Idle, Eric Cantona

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