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Erick vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Julius Rank #390

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Julius more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Erick and Julius mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Erick and Julius boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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