Erick vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erick

Karl Ingrid Lars Astrid Derek

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Theodore mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Erick and Theodore boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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