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Erick vs Niko

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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Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Niko Rank #344

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #344 for Niko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Niko more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Erick and Niko mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Erick and Niko boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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