Erik vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Erik Rank #477

Maximilian Rank #587

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Is Erik or Maximilian more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Erik and Maximilian mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Erik and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.