Erich vs Kaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Scandinavian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,905
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Erich Rank #5,905
Kaj Rank #6,083

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 vs #6083 for Kaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erich or Kaj more popular?

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 compared to Kaj at #6083 in the United States.

What do Erich and Kaj mean?

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

Are Erich and Kaj boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Kaj is primarily a boy name.

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