Erickson vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erickson

Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Erickson Rank #3,351

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Erickson or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Erickson and Niles mean?

Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Erickson and Niles boy or girl names?

Erickson is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.