Erik
Erik Origin and Meaning
While substituting a C for a K is a modern trend, Erik is in fact the traditional spelling of the name, derived from the Old Norse Eiríkr and introduced to the English speaking world in the Anglo-Saxon period. Now, Erik is popular in Scandinavia and throughout much of Central and Eastern Europe, where it ranks in the Top 100 in Germany, Slovenia, Hungary, and more.
The Erik form remains on style in the UK where Eric feels outdated and both Erik and Erick are preferred in Spain, Latin America, and among Spanish Speakers in the US.
Erik is the least popular form of the name in the US charts, outranked by Eric and Erick - however, all three remain in the Top 500, and when you add all the Eric/ks together, it begins to feel like a name that ranks just outside the Top 100, in tune with August, Myles, Nicholas and Xavier.
Love the Scandinavian feel of Erik? Magnus, Ivor, Ivar, Henning, Halsten, Emrik, or Torkel might provide some further inspiration.
- Erik Rank in US Top 1000
- Erik Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
- Names Similar to Erik
- Famous People Named Erik
- The name Erik in Pop Culture
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Erik Rank in US Top 1000
Erik Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Popularity of the name Erik
- 455US2023
- 842Nameberry2025
- 641Future2028
- 338England2023
- 53Germany2024
- 63Spain2023
- 320Mexico2021
- 94Sweden2024
- 50Norway2020
- 32Denmark2023
- 45Iceland2021
- 199Switzerland2020
- 47Hungary2023
- 68Estonia2024
- 39Slovenia2023
- 43Croatia2023
20 Names Similar to Erik
Famous People Named Erik
- Erik the Redthe son of Þorvaldr Ásvaldsson
- Erik Thorvaldssonfirst European to explore North America
- Erik EstradaAmerican actor
- Erik Per SullivanAmerican actor
- Éric Alfred Leslie "Erik" SatieFrench composer and pianist
- Erik Sandinmember of NOFX
- Erik Homburger Erikson (born Erik Salomonsen)German,American psychologist
- Erik EllingtonAmerican pro skateboarder
- Erik Dean PrinceAmerican founder of Blackwater
- Erik Charles NielsonAmerican actor
- Erik Thomas von DettenAmerican actor
- Erik RicoAmerican singer,songwriter
- Erik DurmGerman football player
- Erik Björnssonone of the sons of Björn Ironside
- Erik RefilssonSwedish legendary king
- Erik Lorigpepepeperik Turner, rhythm guitarist of glam metal band Warrant
- Erik RicoAmerican musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ
- Erik Range aka GronkhGerman game developer and YouTuber
The name Erik in Pop Culture
- Erik the Redfictional character in the Marvel Comics comic book universe
- Erikthe Phantom of the Opera, disfigured genius, created by French writer Gaston Leroux
- Erik J. Smithone of the five Guardians from the Norse Bible
- Erik Von Darkmoorfictional character appearing in the novels of Raymond E. Feist
- Erik Lehnsherr aka Magnetocharacter in Marvel's X,Men
- Dr. Erik Selvigcharacter in the Marvel Universe
- Erik Magnus 'Cobra'character in manga/anime, 'Fairy Tail'
- Erik Nightcharacter in the 'House Of Night' series by PC Cast
- Erik Wallacecharacher in the "Sims" series
- Erik Killmongercharacter in the movie "Black Panther"
- Erikcharacter on TV's "Mako Mermaids"
- Erik PressmanStarfleet Admiral in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Pegasus"
- Erika deer villager from “Animal Crossing”
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