Eirik vs Eriksson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eirik

Boy #6,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Icelandic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,110
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ei, Rik, Erik

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Eriksson

Boy #6,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Erik"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,211
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Erik, Rick, Son

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Popularity Comparison

Eirik Rank #6,110
Eriksson Rank #6,211

Eirik is more popular, ranked #6110 vs #6211 for Eriksson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eirik ___

  • Eirik Tor
  • Eirik Leif
  • Eirik Bjorn
  • Eirik James
  • Eirik William
  • Eirik Alexander

Eriksson ___

  • Eriksson James
  • Eriksson William
  • Eriksson Lars
  • Eriksson Bjorn
  • Eriksson Cole
  • Eriksson Magnus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eirik

Leif Bjorn Sigrid Astrid Freya

If you choose Eriksson

Magnus Lars Bjorn Sigrid Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eirik or Eriksson more popular?

Eirik is more popular, ranked #6110 compared to Eriksson at #6211 in the United States.

What do Eirik and Eriksson mean?

Eirik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Eriksson means "son of Erik" (Old Norse origin).

Are Eirik and Eriksson boy or girl names?

Eirik is primarily a boy name. Eriksson is primarily a boy name.

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