Eirik
AY-rik
Popularity
#5963
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
353
Peak Year
#17 in 2017
First Recorded
1963
Style
Strong & Bold, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scandinavian form of Eric, meaning 'ever ruler' or 'eternal ruler'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Eirik Kvalfoss
Norwegian former biathlete
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