Erik
EH-rik
Popularity
#476
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
157,566
Peak Year
#4,955 in 1980
First Recorded
1911
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the Old Norse name Eiríkr, meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'forever powerful'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Erik Satie
Influential French composer and pianist
Erik the Red
Norse explorer who founded the first Norse settlement in Greenland
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