Eriksson vs Kaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eriksson

Boy #6,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Erik"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,211
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Erik, Rick, Son

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Kaj

Boy #6,083 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice"

Origin: Latin (Caius/Gaius)

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Norwegian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,083
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eriksson Rank #6,211
Kaj Rank #6,083

Kaj is more popular, ranked #6083 vs #6211 for Eriksson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eriksson ___

  • Eriksson James
  • Eriksson William
  • Eriksson Lars
  • Eriksson Bjorn
  • Eriksson Cole
  • Eriksson Magnus

Kaj ___

  • Kaj Erik
  • Kaj Lars
  • Kaj Wilhelm
  • Kaj Gustav
  • Kaj Magnus
  • Kaj Nils

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eriksson

Magnus Lars Bjorn Sigrid Ingrid

If you choose Kaj

Signe Astrid Leif Bjorn Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eriksson or Kaj more popular?

Kaj is more popular, ranked #6083 compared to Eriksson at #6211 in the United States.

What do Eriksson and Kaj mean?

Eriksson means "son of Erik" (Old Norse origin). Kaj means "to rejoice" (Latin (Caius/Gaius) origin).

Are Eriksson and Kaj boy or girl names?

Eriksson is primarily a boy name. Kaj is primarily a boy name.

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