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Cassian vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#477
Total SSA Count
644
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Erik mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cassian and Erik boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.

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