Eirik

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Pronounced AY-rik /ˈeɪ.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: The Norwegian form of Eric — from Old Norse Eiríkr, 'the eternal/ever ruler' or 'the sole ruler' (ei, 'ever/alone', plus ríkr, 'ruler')Medium

In 30 seconds: The ever-ruler: Eirik is the Norse Eric — 'the eternal/sole ruler'. Crisp, regal, and warm (said 'AY-rik').

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Origin MediumNorse

MeaningThe Norwegian form of Eric — from Old Norse Eiríkr, 'the eternal/ever ruler' or 'the sole ruler' (ei, 'ever/alone', plus ríkr, 'ruler')

U.S. rank (2025)#8437 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 362

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

Eirik is the Norwegian form of Eric — from Old Norse Eiríkr, 'the eternal or ever ruler' (or 'the sole, complete ruler'; ei, 'ever, alone', plus ríkr, 'ruler, mighty'). Borne by Norse kings and Erik the Red, who settled Greenland. A crisp, regal Scandinavian name (said 'AY-rik'; nickname Eiri).

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, the-ever-ruler at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Eric means 'the eternal/ever ruler' or 'the sole ruler' (Old Norse ei, 'ever, alone', plus ríkr, 'ruler') — Eirik is its crisp Norwegian form, regal and strong (Erik the Red, Leif's father; said 'AY-rik').

Overall data confidence 74%

Behind the Name — Eirik — root etymology

Variations

ErikEricEiríkr

Nicknames

Eiri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eirik mean?

Eirik is the Norwegian Eric — Old Norse 'the eternal/ever ruler; the sole ruler'.

How do you pronounce Eirik?

It's said AY-rik /ˈeɪ.rɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eirik a boy or girl name?

Eirik is a boy's name.

How popular is Eirik?

Eirik is a rare name in the U.S.