The nameErik
Erik is the Scandinavian form of Eric, a boy's name of Old Norse origin. It has been given in France since the 1920s.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Erik comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, from ei, "ever", and ríkr, "ruler".
Origin
Scandinavian. Erik the Red settled Greenland in the 10th century.
History
Erik has been given steadily in France since the 1950s.
Famous people named Erik
- Erik Satie, French composer
Popularity of the name Erik
Erik in France
Erik was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 675 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Erik. Its rise began around 1938, and it peaked in 1960. Half of all babies named Erik in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 21 births a year.
Variants and related names
Erik in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erik mean?
Erik comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, from ei, "ever", and ríkr, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Erik?
Scandinavian. Erik the Red settled Greenland in the 10th century.
Is Erik a girl's or a boy's name?
Erik is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Erik?
Variants and related names of Erik include Erika.
Who are famous people named Erik?
Erik Satie, French composer.