Erik vs Tarek

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 #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Erik Rank #477

Tarek Rank #4,151

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #4151 for Tarek.

Is Erik or Tarek more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Tarek at #4151 in the United States.

What do Erik and Tarek mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Erik and Tarek boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Tarek is primarily a boy name.