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Erric

♂ Boy

Pronounced EHR-ik /ˈɛr.ɪk/Medium

Meaning: Erric is a doubled-r spelling of Eric, from the Old Norse Eirikr, usually read as 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruler' from ei, 'ever,' and rikr, 'ruler.' The extra r is a stylistic touch on paper only.Low

In 30 seconds: Erric is a respelling of Eric, an Old Norse name meaning 'ever-ruler.' It was always rare and peaked in the nineteen-seventies (said EHR-ik).
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Origin LowNorse, American
MeaningErric is a doubled-r spelling of Eric, from the Old Norse Eirikr, usually read as 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruler' from ei, 'ever,' and rikr, 'ruler.' The extra r is a stylistic touch on paper only.
U.S. rank (2004)#11905 ↘ Falling
2004 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 336

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119542004

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

Erric is simply Eric with a doubled r, drawn from the Old Norse Eirikr, 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruler.' The meaning stays fully intact; the second r only gives the sturdy Norse name a slightly individualized look.

The spelling stayed rare, reaching a small high around 1970 and surfacing only sporadically since. An Erric from that time is in his fifties today.

Did you know? Eric arrived in England with Norse settlers and was later carried worldwide, so a small variant like Erric rides on one of the most enduring of the Viking-era names.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Erric — Respelling of Eric (Old Norse Eirikr, 'ever-ruler'); doubled-r variant

Variations

EricErikErick

Nicknames

RicRickRicky

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Eric— the standard name Erric respells
Erik— a like Scandinavian spelling of the same name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erric mean?

It is a respelling of Eric, from the Old Norse Eirikr meaning 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruler.'

How do you pronounce Erric?

It is said EHR-ik /ˈɛr.ɪk/, two syllables with the stress at the start.

Is Erric a boy or girl name?

Erric is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Erric?

It has always been rare in the United States, peaking in the nineteen-seventies.

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