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The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠] in Old East Norse due to monophthongization).

Jan 21, 2022 · Scandinavian form of Eric. This was the name of kings of Sweden, Denmark and Norway. King Erik IX of Sweden (12th century) is the patron saint of that country.

Jan 2, 2026 · The name Erik is primarily a male name of Scandinavian origin that means Always Ruler. Click through to find out more information about the name Erik on BabyNames.com.

Erik is the modern English and German form of the Old Norse Eiríkr, a compound of ei- (“ever, alone”) and ríkr (“ruler”) that engineers the tidy meaning “eternal ruler.”

Oct 1, 2025 · Defenseman Erik Johnson has announced his retirement after a 17-season NHL career, highlighted by a 2022 Stanley Cup win with the Colorado Avalanche.

5 days ago · The name Erik is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "eternal ruler". While substituting a C for a K is a modern trend, Erik is in fact the traditional spelling of the name, …

Find out the popularity of the first name Erik, what it means and the history of how Erik came to be.

Erik is a masculine's name of Scandinavian, Old Norse, and United States origin. Learn about the name Erik including nickname ideas, sibling name ideas and more.

Erik is a Male name of Old Norse origin meaning ""Eternal ruler" or "Ever powerful"". Discover the full meaning, history, and significance of the name Erik.