Erik vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Erik Rank #477

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Briggs mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Erik and Briggs boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.