Boy Name
Erik
"Eternal ruler"
About the Name Erik
Erik is a powerful Scandinavian name meaning eternal ruler, from the Norse elements 'ei' (always, eternal) and 'rikr' (ruler). Multiple Viking kings and Swedish kings bore this name. Erik the Red, who colonized Greenland, gave the name an adventurous, exploratory spirit. Erik feels both ancient and modern, carrying the strength of Norse kings.
Name Details
Origin
Scandinavian
Syllables
2
Popularity Score
72/100
Meaning Category
royal
Famous People Named Erik
- ● Erik the Red
- ● Erik Satie