Arik vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arik

Boy #3,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Arik Rank #3,318

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #3318 for Arik.

Is Arik or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Arik at #3318 in the United States.

What do Arik and Eric mean?

Arik means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Arik and Eric boy or girl names?

Arik is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.