Cassius vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#477
Total SSA Count
644
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Rik

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cassius Rank #568
Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #568 for Cassius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassius ___

  • Cassius James
  • Cassius Marcus
  • Cassius Cole
  • Cassius Reid
  • Cassius Blake
  • Cassius Grant

Erik ___

  • Erik James
  • Erik Alexander
  • Erik Thomas
  • Erik Jonah
  • Erik Sebastian
  • Erik Nils

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cassius

Octavia Maximus Leonora Atticus Valentina

If you choose Erik

Ingrid Lars Astrid Gunnar Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassius or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Cassius at #568 in the United States.

What do Cassius and Erik mean?

Cassius means "hollow, empty" (Latin origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cassius and Erik boy or girl names?

Cassius is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.

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