Johnny vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Johnny Rank #458

Erik Rank #477

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Johnny or Erik more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Erik mean?

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

Are Johnny and Erik boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.