Erick vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

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8 High Risk

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Erick Rank #333

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Erick or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Alex mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Erick and Alex boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.