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Erik vs Andy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#477
Total SSA Count
644
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Erik Rank #477
Andy Rank #489

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #489 for Andy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erik or Andy more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Erik and Andy mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Erik and Andy boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Andy is primarily a boy name.

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