Erik vs Matthias

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 #472 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Biblical Eastern European

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Erik Rank #477

Matthias Rank #472

Matthias is more popular, ranked #472 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Matthias more popular?

Matthias is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Matthias mean?

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

Are Erik and Matthias boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Matthias is primarily a boy name.