The nameJean-Éric
Jean-Éric is a French compound boy's name, mostly given in the 1960s.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
It combines Jean, from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious", and Éric, from Old Norse, often understood as "eternal ruler".
Origin
French, a compound name.
History
First given in the mid 1940s, Jean-Éric peaked in the mid 1960s, stayed in use in the 1970s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Jean-Éric
Jean-Éric in France
Jean-Éric was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 360 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Jean-Éric. Its rise began around 1944, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Jean-Éric in France were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jean-Éric mean?
It combines Jean, from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious", and Éric, from Old Norse, often understood as "eternal ruler".
What is the origin of the name Jean-Éric?
French, a compound name.
Is Jean-Éric a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Éric is a boy's name.