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Erick

/ˈɛr.ɪk/

Ever-ruler

Norse

How to say it

ER · ick

/ˈɛr.ɪk/

What it means

A spelling of Eric, from the Old Norse for 'ever-ruler' or 'eternal ruler.'

Erick is a common spelling of Eric, from the Old Norse Eiríkr, joining ei, 'ever, eternal,' to ríkr, 'ruler.' Vikings carried it, including Erik the Red, who reached Greenland. The -ck spelling is especially popular in Latino families. Strong and clean, with Rick as the short. Said ERR-ik.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #253418802025

peaked at #166 in 2007, currently #366 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Nickname

    Rick.

  • Spelling

    A spelling of Eric; popular in Latino communities.

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