Johnny vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Johnny Rank #458

Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Erick mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Johnny and Erick boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.