King vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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King Rank #343

Erik Rank #477

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #477 for Erik.

Is King or Erik more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do King and Erik mean?

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

Are King and Erik boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.