Erich vs Wake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

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Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

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Erich Rank #5,905

Wake Rank #5,833

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 vs #5905 for Erich.

Is Erich or Wake more popular?

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 compared to Erich at #5905 in the United States.

What do Erich and Wake mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin).

Are Erich and Wake boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Wake is primarily a boy name.