Eirik vs Kaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eirik

Boy #6,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Icelandic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,110
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kaj

Boy #6,083 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice"

Origin: Latin (Caius/Gaius)

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Norwegian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,083
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eirik Rank #6,110
Kaj Rank #6,083

Kaj is more popular, ranked #6083 vs #6110 for Eirik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eirik or Kaj more popular?

Kaj is more popular, ranked #6083 compared to Eirik at #6110 in the United States.

What do Eirik and Kaj mean?

Eirik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Kaj means "to rejoice" (Latin (Caius/Gaius) origin).

Are Eirik and Kaj boy or girl names?

Eirik is primarily a boy name. Kaj is primarily a boy name.

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