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Ledger vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#477
Total SSA Count
644
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ledger Rank #503
Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #503 for Ledger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ledger or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Ledger at #503 in the United States.

What do Ledger and Erik mean?

Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ledger and Erik boy or girl names?

Ledger is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.

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