Erik vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Erik Rank #477

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Sean mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Erik and Sean boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.