Erik vs Moses

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 #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

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Erik Rank #477

Moses Rank #506

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #506 for Moses.

Is Erik or Moses more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Erik and Moses mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Erik and Moses boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.