The baby name Eirik is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈeɪrɪk/ — "AY-rik" (Norwegian/English approximation).
Eirik is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Eirik is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈeɪrɪk/ — "AY-rik" (Norwegian/English approximation).
Eirik is Norse in Origin.
Eirik is the Norwegian form of Old Norse Eiríkr, built from ei "ever, always" and ríkr "ruler, mighty," yielding the sense "eternal ruler" or "ever-powerful." The name was widely borne in the Viking Age, appearing on runestones and in the sagas, and persisted through the medieval period in royal and noble circles across Scandinavia.
Notable namesakes include Eiríkr blóðøx (Eric Bloodaxe), Eirik Magnusson of Norway, and Eiríkr the Red, the explorer of Greenland. Modern use of Eirik centers on Norway, while related forms thrive elsewhere: Erik (Swedish/Danish/Norwegian), Eric/Erich (German/English), Eerik (Finnish), Eiríkur (Icelandic), and Faroese Eirikur. Historical Latinized Ericus also occurs. Feminine derivatives Erica/Erika share the root. Variant spellings such as Eryk (Polish) and Éric (French) reflect broader European adoption.
| Eirik Bakke Eirik Bakke is best known as a Norwegian footballer who played as a right or centre midfielder, and he later became a coach. Born on 13 September 1977, he is a former player from Norway. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #91 | 47 | 444 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2021 | #182 | 2 | 1,578 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #218 | 3 | 4,970 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #324 | 9 | 7,401 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #624 | 59 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #878 | 15 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,460 | 12 | 10,046 |
Eirik is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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