What Does the Name Erik Mean
The name Erik comes from Swedish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Erik below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Erik Name Meaning
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian, German, Dutch, EnglishScandinavian form of ERIC. This was the name of kings of Sweden, Denmark and Norway. King Erik IX of Sweden...
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