Eirik
AY-rik
Boy · Scandinavian
Meaning: Eternal ruler, of the ever-powerful
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Erik
Boy · Scandinavian · Short name
- Meaning
- Eternal ruler, of the ever-powerful
- Pronunciation
- EH-rik
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Common in Sweden (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Scandinavian form of Eric, from Old Norse 'ei' and 'ríkr'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageRoyal
Languages in use: Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Sweden, Norway
Alternate spellings
EricScandinavian / English
English form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Erik
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Borne by many Swedish and Danish kings throughout history.
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Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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