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Erik vs Cassian

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
Cassian Rank #617

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erik or Cassian more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Erik and Cassian mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Erik and Cassian boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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