Erik vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Erik Rank #477

Johan Rank #537

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #537 for Johan.

Is Erik or Johan more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Erik and Johan mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erik and Johan boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.