Erik vs Omari

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

Omari

Boy #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Erik Rank #477
Omari Rank #619

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #619 for Omari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erik or Omari more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Omari at #619 in the United States.

What do Erik and Omari mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are Erik and Omari boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Omari is primarily a boy name.

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