Erickson vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erickson

Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Erickson Rank #3,351

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Erickson or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Erickson and Ken mean?

Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Erickson and Ken boy or girl names?

Erickson is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.