Erik vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Erik Rank #477

Seth Rank #559

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Erik or Seth more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Erik and Seth mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Erik and Seth boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.