Erik vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Erik Rank #477

Mathias Rank #338

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Mathias more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Mathias mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erik and Mathias boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.