Adams vs Erickson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adams

Boy #3,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Adam"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,243
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Adam, Ad

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Erickson

Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,351
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eric, Rick, Ricky

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Popularity Comparison

Adams Rank #3,243
Erickson Rank #3,351

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adams ___

  • Adams John
  • Adams Lee
  • Adams Grant
  • Adams Cole
  • Adams James
  • Adams Ray

Erickson ___

  • Erickson James
  • Erickson Lee
  • Erickson Cole
  • Erickson Grant
  • Erickson Chase
  • Erickson Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adams

Brooks Hayes Lincoln Carter Emerson

If you choose Erickson

Harrison Emerson Anderson Leif Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adams or Erickson more popular?

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Adams and Erickson mean?

Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Adams and Erickson boy or girl names?

Adams is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.

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