Arick

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-ik /ˈɛr.ɪk/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Eric/Aric — from the Old Norse, 'an ever-ruler; the eternal/sole ruler'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An ever-ruler: Arick is a form of Eric. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowOld Norse

MeaningA form/spelling of Eric/Aric — from the Old Norse, 'an ever-ruler; the eternal/sole ruler'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8342 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 942

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arick is a form/spelling of Eric/Aric — from the Old Norse, 'an ever-ruler; the eternal/sole ruler' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AIR-ik').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Eric. Rare in this form, an-ever-ruler at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Eric comes from the Old Norse for 'an ever-ruler; the sole ruler' — Arick is a form of it, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AIR-ik').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Eric — routes layered

Variations

EricAricErick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arick mean?

Arick is a form of Eric/Aric — Old Norse 'an ever-ruler'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arick?

It's said AIR-ik /ˈɛr.ɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arick a boy or girl name?

Arick is a boy's name.

How popular is Arick?

Arick is a very rare name in the U.S.