Erikson
AIR-ik-son
Popularity
#7898
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Norse
Total Births
357
Peak Year
#19 in 2023
First Recorded
1981
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Erikson is a Scandinavian surname turned first name, meaning 'son of Erik'. Erik means 'eternal ruler' or 'honorable ruler' from Old Norse.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Erik Homburger Erikson
German-American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst
Personality Traits
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