The nameErich
Erich is the German form of Eric.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Like Eric, it comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, often understood as "sole ruler".
Origin
Scandinavian, through German.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1900s and 1910s.
Popularity of the name Erich
Erich in France
1911peak year (35 births)
720babies named Erich in France since 1900
Erich was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 195 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Erich. Half of all babies named Erich in France were born before 1917, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Erich in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erich mean?
Like Eric, it comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, often understood as "sole ruler".
What is the origin of the name Erich?
Scandinavian, through German.
Is Erich a girl's or a boy's name?
Erich is a boy's name.