eric

noun
UK: /ˈerɪk/
US: /ˈerɪk/

  1. A male given name of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'eternal ruler'.

    1. Eric is my brother's name and he likes it a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. My friend Eric got a new job at the local library last week. [ ] [ ]

  2. A surname, often derived from the given name.

    1. I know a family whose last name is Eric and they live nearby. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company was founded by Mr. Eric Johnson many years ago. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "eric" in English means: A male given name of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'eternal ruler'., A surname, often derived from the given name..

The phonetic transcription of "eric" is /ˈerɪk/ in British English and /ˈerɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "eric": "Eric is my brother's name and he likes it a lot.". More examples on the page.