King vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

✓ 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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King Rank #343

Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Erick mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are King and Erick boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.