Erik vs Phillip

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Erik Rank #477
Phillip Rank #627

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #627 for Phillip.

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

Phillip ___

  • Phillip James
  • Phillip John
  • Phillip Thomas
  • Phillip Michael
  • Phillip Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erik

Ingrid Lars Astrid Gunnar Freya

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erik or Phillip more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Erik and Phillip mean?

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

Are Erik and Phillip boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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