Erik vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Erik Rank #477

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Malcolm mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Erik and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.