Mathias vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Mathias Rank #338

Erik Rank #477

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Mathias or Erik more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Mathias and Erik mean?

Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Mathias and Erik boy or girl names?

Mathias is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.