Erik
EH-rik
Boy · Scandinavian
Meaning: Eternal ruler, of the ever-powerful
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Eirik
Boy · Scandinavian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Eternal ruler, of the ever-powerful
- Pronunciation
- AY-rik
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Norway (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Old Norse 'ei' (ever, always) and 'ríkr' (ruler).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Norway, Iceland
Alternate spellings
ErikScandinavian
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Erik the Red
c. 950–1003
Norse explorer, founder of the first Norse settlement in Greenland.
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Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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