Erik is a ♂ boy’s name.
The given name Erik derived from the Old Norse names Eiríkr or Airikr.
Erik means “sole ruler”, “autocrat” or “eternal ruler”, “ever ruler” and “ever powerful” (from Old Norse “einn” = alone/one/unique, or “ǣvi” = eternity/time/life + “ríkr” = mighty/ruler/powerful).
The name Erik is ranked #469 overall.
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