Erik name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Norse, German and Germanic
Usage: Scandinavian, Czech, English, German, Hungarian, Slavic, Dutch, Faroese, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Erik e-rik
Meaning: Alone-Ruler and Honor and Powerful King
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What does Erik mean?

Widespread unisex name Erik means "Sole Ruler or Honor and Powerful King" that originated from Old Norse, Germanic and German is primarily used in German, Slavic, Scandinavian, Finnish, Faroese, Swedish, Hungarian, English, Icelandic, Danish, Greenlandic, Czech, Norwegian and Dutch.

Also Erik is Hungarian and Czech equivalent of Eric. Also Erik is Czech and Dutch equivalent of Frederick. Also Erik is Swedish and Danish equivalent of Eiríkr. The name is celebrated on May 18th.

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How do I pronounce Erik?

Two syllabled Erik is pronounced as e-rik.

Variants of Erik

Airikr, Erico, Eric, Erich, Frederick, Eiríkr, Ewaric, Eirik, Aaric, Audrick, Arik, Ericanthony, Bedrich, Fredi, Aric, Aldrich, Manfried, Fred

Names that rhyme with Erik

How popular is the name Erik?

Erik was a popular name in United States. Over 153242 babies have been given the name in 147 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1980, 4910 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 64th position.

However after 147 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 23 times Also, Erik is a popular in Spain where over 10030 new-borns have been given the name since 2002.

When at the peak of its usage in 2013, the moniker grabbed the 46th spot and 1073 baby boys were given the name. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 1 times Also, Erik was a popular name in Sweden.

Over 8196 babies have been given the given name in 9 years. When at its peak in 1998, the moniker grabbed the 2nd spot and 1206 baby boys were given the name.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 9 years. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 5 baby names 4 times

Erik is common in England and Wales where over 1268 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

At present peaking at the charts, 147 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 322nd position. Erik is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1944 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 1957, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 214 on boy names chart when 74 babies were given the name Erik. There are over 2854 babies that have been given the name Erik in France.

Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 131 on boy names chart when 72 babies were given the name Erik.

Over 739 babies in Switzerland have been named Erik.

Erik is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 500 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 420 on boy names chart when 36 babies were named Erik. Also, in Belgium, the name has been in use since 1995 and has secured the place in top 500 names.

In 2012, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 409 on boy names chart when 27 babies were named Erik. There are over 243 babies that have been given the name Erik in Belgium.

Erik is an uncommon baby name in Ireland still in use today. Over 126 babies in Ireland have been named Erik. But Erik is a popular baby name in Mexico where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Indonesia, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Germany, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Canada, Czech Republic and Peru.

At least, 700000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018377850
2017367895
2016356937
20153381013
20143281035
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Numerological analysis of Erik

Letter K as your capstone represents your negative attitude and indeterminacy. Nothing can stop you from living the life you imagined for yourself but watch out. Financial security doesn't matter to you much. Neither does a steady love life. You have a great sense of humor and it's probably not the first time you hear it. You are strongly interested in exploring scientific fields, mysticism, and philosophy.

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Sibling Names for Erik

If you're considering naming your newborn baby boy Erik, you might want to consider some sibling names that complement it. We've compiled a list of 20+ names that pair well with Erik, from classic choices to more unique options. Check out our suggestions below!

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Famous people named Erik

  • Erik Waller, Swedish surgeon and book collector
  • Erik Jarvik, Swedish paleontologist
  • Erik Mesterton, Swedish author, literature critic and translator
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer, Swedish writer, historian, poet, philosopher
  • Erik Scavenius, Danish foreign minister from 1909–1910
  • Erik Carlsson, Swedish rally driver for Saab
  • Erik Gustaf Boström, Swedish landowner and politician
  • Erik Weihenmayer, American athlete, adventurer, author, activist and motivational speaker
  • Erik Jan Hanussen, Austrian Jewish publicist
  • Erik Menendez,
  • Erik Bye, versatile Norwegian journalist, artist, author
  • Erik Routley, English Congregational minister
  • Erik Borgman, Dutch professor of systematic theology at the University of Tilburg
  • Erik Barnouw, U.S. historian of radio and television broadcasting
  • Erik Tengström, Swedish astronomer and geodesist
  • Erik Bruun, Finnish graphic designer
  • Erik Vermeulen, Belgian jazz pianist
  • Erik Eriksen, Danish politician
  • Erik Lindgren, American composer and keyboards player
  • Erik Kriek, Dutch artist and the winner of the 2008 Stripschapprijs
  • Erik Meijer, member of the European Parliament for the Dutch Socialist Party
  • Erik Palmén, was Finnish meteorologist, born in Vaasa
  • Erik Stensiö, Swedish paleozoologist
  • Erik Johan Stagnelius, Swedish Romantic poet and playwright
  • Erik Ian Asphaug, Norwegian American planetary science professor
  • Erik Prosperin, Swedish astronomer
  • Erik Lakomaa, Swedish scholar and political consultant
  • Erik von Amsberg, German Army colonel
  • Erik Bergman, influential composer of classical music
  • Erik Laxmann, Finnish-Swedish clergyman
  • Erik Trinkaus, paleoanthropologist specialised on Neandertal biology and human evolution
  • Erik Lee Preminger, American writer and actor
  • Erik Ramstad, was one of the founders of Minot, North Dakota
  • Erik Pontoppidan, Danish-Norwegian author
  • Erik Schinegger, Austrian intersex and transgender skier
  • Erik Møse, Norwegian judge
  • Erik Tulindberg, first known Finnish composer of classical music
  • Erik Arup, Danish historian
  • Erik Jazet, former Dutch field hockey player
  • Erik Flensted-Jensen, founder and leader of the Danish Gym Team
  • Erik Asmussen, Danish architect active in Järna, Sweden
  • Erik Kuselias, television and radio host
  • Erik Eriksen, Norwegian polar captain
  • Erik Verlinde, Dutch theoretical physicist and string theorist
  • Erik Ivar Fredholm, Swedish mathematician whose work on integral equations and operator theory foreshadowed the theory of Hilbert spaces
  • Erik Demaine, professor of Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a former child prodigy
  • Erik Acharius, Swedish botanist
  • Erik Benzelius the Elder, Swedish theologian and Archbishop of Uppsala
  • Erik Benzelius the younger, priest, theologian, librarian, bishop of Linköping
  • Erik Brynjolfsson, American academic
  • Erik Satie, French composer and pianist
  • Erik Balling, Danish TV and film director
  • Erik the Red, Norse explorer
  • Erik Estrada, American actor, voice actor, and police officer
  • Erik Axelsson Tott, Dano-Swedish statesman and regent of Sweden
  • Erik Dahlbergh, Swedish engineer, soldier, and field marshal
  • Erik Heinrichs, Finnish military general

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