Wilder vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Wilder Rank #391

Erik Rank #477

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Wilder or Erik more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Erik mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wilder and Erik boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.