Erik vs Morgan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#477
Total SSA Count
644
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#532
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Erik Rank #477
Morgan Rank #532

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #532 for Morgan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erik or Morgan more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Morgan at #532 in the United States.

What do Erik and Morgan mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Erik and Morgan boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Morgan is primarily a boy name.

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