The name Eric is derived from the Old Norse elements "ei" - "always, ever" (or "einn" - "one, alone") and "rikr" - "ruler".
Famous bearers
This was the name of kings of Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
Famous modern bearers include Eric Clapton (born 1945), an English guitarist, singer, and composer;
Eric Roberts (born 1956), an American actor;
Eric Bana (born 1968), an Australian actor.
