Jeffrey vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jeffrey or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Erik mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jeffrey and Erik boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.