Ericson
son of Eric; son of the eternal ruler (English from Old Norse)
Ericson is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 359, with 19,841 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
son of Eric; son of the eternal ruler (English from Old Norse)
Ericson originated as a Scandinavian and English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Eric'. In the Philippines, it was adopted as a masculine given name influenced by American naming conventions. It ranks moderately high among modern Filipino male names.
Ericson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Eric', derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. In the Philippines, the practice of adopting Western patronymic surnames as masculine given names became popular during the American and post-war eras.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Eric, Rick, Sonny, or Son in informal Filipino contexts. Often chosen by parents seeking an English-sounding, solid masculine name.
Related forms
- Ericsson English
- Eriksson Swedish
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Is Ericson a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Ericson is number 359, with 19,841 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.