Erik vs Aureus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin-speaking English (rare)

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Erik Rank #477

Aureus Rank #18,328

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Is Erik or Aureus more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Erik and Aureus mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Erik and Aureus boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Aureus is primarily a boy name.