Erik vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Erik Rank #477

Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Wilder mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Erik and Wilder boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.