Erik vs Shiloh

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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Shiloh

Girl #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil place"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,216
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Shy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Erik Rank #477
Shiloh Rank #260

Shiloh is more popular, ranked #260 vs #477 for Erik.

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

Shiloh ___

  • Shiloh Rose
  • Shiloh Grace
  • Shiloh Mae
  • Shiloh Jade
  • Shiloh River
  • Shiloh Fern

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erik

Ingrid Lars Astrid Gunnar Freya

If you choose Shiloh

Zion Harlow Maddox Zahara Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erik or Shiloh more popular?

Shiloh is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Shiloh mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Shiloh means "peaceful, tranquil place" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erik and Shiloh boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Shiloh is primarily a girl name.

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