Erich is a boy's name of Norse origin meaning “Eternal ruler, ever powerful (variant of Erick).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Eri. Erich is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 66 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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AIR-ik
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Erich means “Eternal ruler, ever powerful (variant of Erick).” It is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Erich is pronounced AIR-ik.
Erich is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Erich has a popularity score of 66 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Erich include Eri.
Middle names that pair well with Erich include Erich James, Erich Alexander, Erich William, Erich Thomas.
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