German form of Eric, from Old Norse Eirikr meaning ever-ruler or eternal ruler; the German spelling distinguishes it from the Scandinavian original and the English Eric.
Nicknames
eri
Vibe
strong
How it ages.
Solid and Germanic; aging steadily without feeling nostalgic, though it skews toward older generations.
The cultural moment.
Standard German name throughout the 20th century; still used but not fashionable in Germany and Austria.