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Denver 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

Denver Rank #487
Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #487 for Denver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denver or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Denver at #487 in the United States.

What do Denver and Erik mean?

Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Denver and Erik boy or girl names?

Denver is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.

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