Boy Name

Erik

"Eternal ruler, ever powerful king"

Ranked #476 for boys

About the Name Erik

Meaning

Eternal ruler, ever powerful king

Origin

Norse

Gender

Boy

First Letter

E

Boy Rank

#476

Erik is a boy name of Norse origin. The name means "Eternal ruler, ever powerful king" and Currently ranked #476 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Norse names.

Popularity Over Time

#2450
1950
#14842
1960
#32268
1970
#36608
1980
#33720
1990
#22448
2000
#10502
2010
#3446
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Erik

  • Et Erik the Red
  • EE Erik Erikson

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