Erick vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

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Erick Rank #333

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Erick or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Paul mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Erick and Paul boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.