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Uriah vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Uriah Rank #655
Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #655 for Uriah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uriah or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Uriah and Erik mean?

Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Uriah and Erik boy or girl names?

Uriah is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.

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