Erick

♂ Boy

Pronounced EHR-ik /ˈɛr.ɪk/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Eric, from Old Norse Eirikr, composed of 'ei' (ever, always) and 'rikr' (ruler, powerful) — meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'.High

In 30 seconds: Erick is the Spanish-influenced spelling of the Old Norse Eric, meaning 'eternal ruler'. A Viking name that traveled from Scandinavia to medieval England and onward through the Spanish-speaking world.

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Origin HighOld Norse

MeaningVariant spelling of Eric, from Old Norse Eirikr, composed of 'ei' (ever, always) and 'rikr' (ruler, powerful) — meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful'.

U.S. rank (2025)#366 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births879 boys (0.05% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 79,455

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Erick is a spelling variant of Eric (or Erik), from Old Norse Eirikr, composed of ei (ever, eternal) and rikr (ruler, mighty). The name was common among Scandinavian royalty and explorers. Erik the Red founded the Norse colony in Greenland around 985 CE. The name spread through England with the Norse invasions and remained popular throughout the medieval period.

The Erick spelling (with a ck ending) is particularly common in Spanish-speaking Latin America and the United States Hispanic community, reflecting Spanish orthographic conventions. In the US, Erick ranks in the top 200 boys' names, sitting alongside the more common Erik and Eric. All three spellings share identical pronunciation; the choice of spelling is largely a matter of family or cultural preference.

Did you know? Erik the Red (c. 950–1003 CE) was the Norse explorer who established the first European settlement in Greenland, and his son Leif Eriksson became the first European to set foot in North America — making the Eric/Erick name family responsible for the two greatest European geographic discoveries before Columbus.

Overall data confidence 92%

Behind the Name: Eric — Old Norse etymology shared by Eric, Erik, and ErickSocial Security Administration Name Data — Comparison of Eric, Erik, and Erick popularity

Variations

EricErikErich

Nicknames

RickRicky

Famous Bearers

★Erik the Red (Eirikr rauthi) (c. 950–1003 CE)
Norse explorer who established the first European settlement in Greenland.

If you like Erick…

Derek— two-syllable Germanic name with the same ruler meaning and similar sound

Eric— the most common spelling of the same name with identical etymology

Erik— the Scandinavian spelling of the same name with identical meaning and pronunciation

Frequently Asked

What does the name Erick mean?

Erick means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful', from Old Norse Eirikr (ei = always, rikr = ruler).

How do you pronounce Erick?

Erick is pronounced EHR-ik (/ˈɛr.ɪk/), two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Erick a boy or girl name?

Erick is a boy's name.

How popular is Erick?

Erick ranks in the US top 200 boys' names, particularly popular in Hispanic communities who favor this spelling.