Alok vs Eri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alok

Boy #16,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, brightness, illumination"

Origin: Sanskrit aloka

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,664
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alok Rank #16,664
Eri Rank #3,283

Eri is more popular, ranked #3283 vs #16664 for Alok.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alok ___

  • Alok Kumar
  • Alok Raj
  • Alok Nath
  • Alok Prasad
  • Alok Dev
  • Alok Singh

Eri ___

  • Eri Rose
  • Eri Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alok

Ananya Aryan Vikram Priya Siddharth

If you choose Eri

Kai Nami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alok or Eri more popular?

Eri is more popular, ranked #3283 compared to Alok at #16664 in the United States.

What do Alok and Eri mean?

Alok means "light, brightness, illumination" (Sanskrit aloka origin). Eri means "blessed prize" (Japanese origin).

Are Alok and Eri boy or girl names?

Alok is primarily a boy name. Eri is primarily a girl name.

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