Erickson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erickson

Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,351
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eric, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Erickson Rank #3,351
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erickson ___

  • Erickson James
  • Erickson Lee
  • Erickson Cole
  • Erickson Grant
  • Erickson Chase
  • Erickson Wade

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erickson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Erickson and Theodore mean?

Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Erickson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Erickson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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