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Eriksen
Pronounced EH-rik-sun /ˈɛr.ɪk.sən/Medium
Meaning: From the Scandinavian surname Eriksen, 'son of Erik' (from Eirikr, 'eternal ruler; ever-powerful'). A surname name with a strong, Nordic ring.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Eriksen comes from the Scandinavian surname Eriksen, 'son of Erik' (from Eirikr, 'eternal ruler; ever-powerful'). As a first name it reads strong and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'EH-rik-sun').
It appears rarely in the U.S. as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and strong.
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What does the name Eriksen mean?
Eriksen is a Scandinavian surname, 'son of Erik' (from Eirikr, 'eternal ruler').
How do you pronounce Eriksen?
It's said EH-rik-sun /ˈɛr.ɪk.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Eriksen a boy or girl name?
Eriksen is a boy's name.
How popular is Eriksen?
Eriksen is a rare name for boys in the U.S.