Tarik vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tarik

Boy #3,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who knocks at the door, night knocker"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Turkish North African South Asian Muslim

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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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Tarik Rank #3,346

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #3346 for Tarik.

Is Tarik or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Tarik at #3346 in the United States.

What do Tarik and Erik mean?

Tarik means "he who knocks at the door, night knocker" (Arabic origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Tarik and Erik boy or girl names?

Tarik is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.