Erickson vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Erickson Rank #3,351

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Erickson or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Erickson and Ward mean?

Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Erickson and Ward boy or girl names?

Erickson is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.