Erik vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Erik Rank #477

Wilson Rank #645

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Erik or Wilson more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Erik and Wilson mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Erik and Wilson boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.