Aric

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-ik /ˈɛr.ɪk/High

Meaning: Spelling of Eric — from Old Norse Eirikr, 'eternal/ever ruler' or 'sole ruler'Medium

In 30 seconds: An eternal ruler: Aric spells Eric — 'ever-ruler' — with a crisp A. Strong, Norse-rooted, and handsome.

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Origin MediumOld Norse

MeaningSpelling of Eric — from Old Norse Eirikr, 'eternal/ever ruler' or 'sole ruler'

U.S. rank (2025)#4259 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,624

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aric is a spelling of Eric — from Old Norse Eirikr, 'eternal/ever ruler' or 'sole ruler' (Erik the Red, Norse kings). A strong, handsome Viking-rooted name; the A-styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Eric. Rare, ever-ruler at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Eric, from Old Norse Eirikr ('eternal ruler' or 'sole ruler'; think Erik the Red), is a strong Viking classic — Aric is a modern A-spelling.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Eric — root etymology

Variations

EricErikAaric

Nicknames

Ric

Famous Bearers

★Aric Almirola (1984-)
American NASCAR Cup Series driver who competed for Stewart-Haas Racing
★Aric Norine
American comic book writer and creative director known for DC Comics work

If you like Aric…

Eric— the standard spelling

Erik— the Scandinavian spelling

Cedric— a companion -ric name

Aarvik— shares Aric's Old Norse roots

Norman— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aric mean?

Aric spells Eric — Old Norse 'eternal/ever ruler'.

How do you pronounce Aric?

It's said AIR-ik /ˈɛr.ɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aric a boy or girl name?

Aric is a boy's name.

How popular is Aric?

Aric is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Eric is more common.