Éric

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Éric means "eternal ruler" or "ruler of all" and is of Scandinavian origin. In French, it is a variant of the name Eric, which is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr.
Pronunciation
Ay-rik (French) or Eh-rik (Scandinavian)
EH-REEK
Popularity
Éric is a relatively popular name in France and other French-speaking countries. It is not as commonly used in other parts of the world, but it has still gained some popularity in recent years.

cartoon of the name Éric
Cartoon of Éric

Éric Name meanings & History

French, Scandinavian. The name Éric means "eternal ruler" or "ruler of all" and is of Scandinavian origin. In French, it is a variant of the name Eric, which is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. French form of Eric. Éric is a popular name that is used for baby boys all over the world. It is a great choice for parents who are looking for a strong and classic name that has a royal connotation.

Zodiac Sign of Éric: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Éric:

E: Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

C: Candid,Copycat,Choice,Chatty,Curious,Clever,Cute

Éric is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Modern name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name

Famous People

Famous people named Éric include Éric Cantona, a former professional footballer who played for Manchester United and the French national team. Other famous people include Éric Rohmer, a French filmmaker, and Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt, a French playwright and author.

Related Names to Éric

Erik, Erick, Eirik, Erico, Erikson, Eirikur, Erich, Eriks