Paul-Eric
Latin and Old Norse · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Paul-Eric
Paul-Eric combines two names: Paul derives from the Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble," while Eric comes from the Old Norse "Eiríkr," meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." The hyphenated name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions, with particular popularity in France, Quebec, and Denmark during the 20th century.
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Etymology
Paul-Eric combines two names: Paul derives from the Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble," while Eric comes from the Old Norse "Eiríkr," meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." The hyphenated name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions, with particular popularity in France, Quebec, and Denmark during the 20th century.
Paul-Eric currently ranks #2,339 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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