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Boy Name

Erik

"Eternal ruler, ever powerful king"

About the Name Erik

Meaning

Eternal ruler, ever powerful king

Origin

Norse

Gender

Boy

First Letter

E

Erik is a boy name of Norse origin. The name means "Eternal ruler, ever powerful king" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Norse names.

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Popularity Over Time

#120
1950
--
1960
--
1970
#42
1980
#55
1990
#75
2000
--
2010
#250
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

Names Similar to Erik

Eric

Boy

Eternal ruler, ever powerful

Norse #132

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Boy

Strong, firm, enduring

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Emil

Boy

Rival, eager, industrious

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
E
Origin
Norse

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