Erick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #333 for Erick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erick ___

  • Erick James
  • Erick Alexander
  • Erick Michael
  • Erick Thomas
  • Erick Lee

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Erick

Karl Ingrid Lars Astrid Derek

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and James mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erick and James boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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