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Erik

Gender: Boy Meaning: Eternal Ruler Origin: Norse Pronunciation: Eh rick Related Names: No related names

Erik: Popularity

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200th+ most popular boys name in the UK

Unrecorded number of
births in 2008

User rating:  Star: on Star: on Star: on Star: off Star: off ( 3.48 from 40 votes )


Additional information about the name Erik:

When this male name was first borne it was typically spelt Eric, however this more modern spelling has arose over time. Some believe that the name came about in Old Norse through the German word ‘Ehre’ which means honour. This name has belonged to the twelve Kings of Denmark.

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