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Erich

The name Erich peaked for girls at #7531 in 1976. Erich is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Erich is a boy's name of Czech origin.

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<p>Erich is a masculine name of Germanic origin, serving as a variation of Eric, which derives from the Old Norse elements "ei" (ever, always) and "ríkr" (ruler, king), meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." This spelling with the final 'h' is particularly common in German-speaking countries, giving the name a distinctive continental European flavor. Erich gained notable recognition through famous bearers like German military officer Erich Ludendorff and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm. While less common than Eric in English-speaking countries, Erich maintains steady usage among families with German heritage or those appreciating its classical European sophistication. The name conveys strength and dignified tradition while offering a slightly distinguished alternative to the more widely used Eric.</p>

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The name Erich is currently ranked #924 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #441 in 1971. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in ERICH. Erich is occasionally used for girls in 2011.

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