Walton vs Erickson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walton

Boy #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Walton Rank #3,320

Erickson Rank #3,351

Walton is more popular, ranked #3320 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Walton or Erickson more popular?

Walton is more popular, ranked #3320 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Walton and Erickson mean?

Walton means "town in the forest (alternate etymology)" (Old English origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Walton and Erickson boy or girl names?

Walton is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.