Tarek vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tarek

Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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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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Tarek Rank #4,151

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #4151 for Tarek.

Is Tarek or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Tarek at #4151 in the United States.

What do Tarek and Erik mean?

Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Tarek and Erik boy or girl names?

Tarek is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.