Erik vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Erik Rank #477

Johnathan Rank #518

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Is Erik or Johnathan more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Erik and Johnathan mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erik and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.