Erick

EH-rik; EH-reek

Spelling variation of Eric, Old Norse

"eternal ruler"

Erick Origin and Meaning

The name Erick is a boy's name meaning "eternal ruler".

While Eric - or Erik - may feel more 'classic' and familiar, Erick has ranked consistently in US Top 1000 since 1945. It rose up the charts during Eric's heyday in the 70s, but peaked in 2007 as Eric fell. The name has received less attention in recent years, but is nevertheless still given to 1100 boys.

Some parents may prefer the Erick spelling as a relative or an honor to a Frederick (or even to Rick or Richard). Plus it does lead more directly to short form Rick, and brings a little contemporary edge to Eric, in the spirit of Maverick.

The Erick spelling is also favored by Spanish speakers, who pronounce it eh-REEK, and it has ranked highly in Brazil and Spain in previous years. In the US, Erick is less popular than Eric but more popular than the native Scandinavian Erik - though all three rank in the Top 500.

Erick Rank in US Top 1000

# 332 in the US

Popularity of the name Erick

• 332 US 2024
• 966 Future 2028
• 997 England 2023
• 83 Mexico 2021

Famous People Named Erick

• Erick Sermon American rapper of group EPMD
• Nariman Eruch "Erick" Avari Indian,American actor
• Erick Rowan ring name of Joseph Rudd, American pro wrestler
• Erick Estéfano Torres Mexican footballer
• Erick Vinicius Silva Brazilian mixed martial artist
• Erick Morillo Colombian,American DJ
• Erick Erickson American radio host and blogger
• Erick Lee Purkhiser aka Lux Interior lead singer of American punk band The Cramps

The name Erick in Pop Culture

• Erick Reese Hillman character from TV series "Northern Exposure"