Eric
/ehrihk/ English Male 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Eric is a English name meaning "Eternal ruler". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Old Norse Eirikr
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic ehrihk
IPA ɛɹɪk
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ehrihk. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Eric
- · Eric Clapton - Musician
- · Eric Bana - Actor
- · Eric Carle - Author
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