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Erik vs Remington

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

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Popularity Comparison

Erik Rank #477
Remington Rank #287

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 vs #477 for Erik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erik or Remington more popular?

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Remington mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin).

Are Erik and Remington boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Remington is primarily a boy name.

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