Erik or Eric?
Two spellings, side by side.
Erik and Eric are two spellings of the same sound. Erik is listed with the meaning "Erik comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, from ei 'ever' and ríkr 'ruler', so 'eternal ruler'" and Eric with "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". Erik is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Erik | Eric |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Erik comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, from ei 'ever' and ríkr 'ruler', so 'eternal ruler'. | 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.. |
| Origin | Scandinavian | French |
| Gender | Boy | Unisex |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | E-rik | E-ric |
| Popularity | Popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Erik and Eric
Is Erik or Eric more common?
Erik is more often searched and saved on this site; Eric is also used.
Do Erik and Eric mean the same?
Erik: "Erik comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, from ei 'ever' and ríkr 'ruler', so 'eternal ruler'". Eric: "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".
How do you say Erik?
In parts: E-rik. Eric is said the same way.
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