Erik vs Jeffrey

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 #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Erik Rank #477

Jeffrey Rank #521

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Erik or Jeffrey more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Erik and Jeffrey mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Erik and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.