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Eric

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Meaning

"Ever Ruler"

From Old Norse Eiríkr combining ever and ruler, it is prominent in Scandinavian history and widely adopted in modern English usage.

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Popularity History of Eric

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Eric Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Eric

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Famous Erics

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    Eric Clapton
    English rock and blues guitarist regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time
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    Eric the Red
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Quick Facts

OriginOld Norse, English
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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