Eric Erik Erich
Eric Erich Erik sound totally the same?
Will it be hard for you native English speakers to tell which is which just by pronunciation?

Or you can basically recognize it right from specific context?

Question

Eric Erik Erich
Eric  Erich Erik sound totally the same?
Will it be hard for you native English speakers to tell which is which just by pronunciation?

Or you can basically recognize it right from specific context?

Answer

These are three variations on the spelling of the male name. Spellings may differ due to nationality or simply due to preference. All three names are pronounced the same.

Answer

"Eriq"  also sounds the same.