Eric vs Niko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Eric Rank #252

Niko Rank #344

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #344 for Niko.

Is Eric or Niko more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Eric and Niko mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Niko boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.