Eirikr is a boy's name of Norse origin meaning “Ever ruler, eternal king.” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Eri, Rik. As of 2025, Eirikr ranks #1830 among boys' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #1826 in 2023.
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AY-rikr
Phonetic spelling
Currently #1830 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Eirikr means “Ever ruler, eternal king.” It is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Eirikr is pronounced AY-rikr.
Eirikr is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Eirikr currently ranks #1830 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Eirikr include Eri, Rik.
Middle names that pair well with Eirikr include Eirikr Bjorn, Eirikr Loki, Eirikr Thor.
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