Arik vs Eliakim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arik

Boy #3,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,318
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arik Rank #3,318
Eliakim Rank #3,260

Eliakim is more popular, ranked #3260 vs #3318 for Arik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arik ___

  • Arik James
  • Arik Michael
  • Arik David
  • Arik Joseph
  • Arik Samuel
  • Arik Nathan

Eliakim ___

  • Eliakim James
  • Eliakim David
  • Eliakim Nathaniel
  • Eliakim Joseph
  • Eliakim Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arik

Miriam Hannah Ezra Noah Levi

If you choose Eliakim

Tabitha Ezekiel Miriam Josiah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arik or Eliakim more popular?

Eliakim is more popular, ranked #3260 compared to Arik at #3318 in the United States.

What do Arik and Eliakim mean?

Arik means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Eliakim means "God raises up" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arik and Eliakim boy or girl names?

Arik is primarily a boy name. Eliakim is primarily a boy name.

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