Erik vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Erik Rank #477

Dennis Rank #708

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Erik or Dennis more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Erik and Dennis mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Erik and Dennis boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.