Erik vs Philip

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

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Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#522
Total SSA Count
586
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Erik Rank #477
Philip Rank #522

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #522 for Philip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erik ___

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

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erik

Ingrid Lars Astrid Gunnar Freya

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erik or Philip more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Erik and Philip mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Erik and Philip boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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