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    Erik
    Eric
    Meaning
    • Erik comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, from ei 'ever' and ríkr 'ruler', so 'eternal ruler'.
    • French: From the old norse language, in which the name is spelled eiríkr and means ever ruler, complete ruler. danish invaders brought the name to england, where it became popular in the 19th century..
    • English: Brave ruler, Ever powerful
    OriginScandinavianFrench, English
    Native script——
    GenderBoyUnisex, Boy
    Popularity
    US rank #213 (2008)
    Syllables22
    First letterEE
    Rashi——
    Numerology1: leadership, independence and new beginnings2: harmony, kindness and cooperation

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