The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠] in Old East Norse due to monophthongization).

Jan 21, 2022 · Scandinavian form of Eric. This was the name of kings of Sweden, Denmark and Norway. King Erik IX of Sweden (12th century) is the patron saint of that country.

Nov 2, 2025 · The name Erik is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "eternal ruler". While substituting a C for a K is a modern trend, Erik is in fact the traditional spelling of the …

2 days ago · The South Florida home of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra burned down early on Thursday morning, November 6. Spoelstra, 55, could only stand and look at his $6.6 million …

11 hours ago · Before the Miami Heat’s 126-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets Friday, Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke for the first time since a massive fire early Thursday …

5 days ago · The name Erik is primarily a male name of Scandinavian origin that means Always Ruler. Click through to find out more information about the name Erik on BabyNames.com.

1 day ago · Miami coach Erik Spoelstra expressed gratitude for the support he received after a fire destroyed his home.

Erik is a Male name of Old Norse origin meaning ""Eternal ruler" or "Ever powerful"". Discover the full meaning, history, and significance of the name Erik.

Erik is the modern English and German form of the Old Norse Eiríkr, a compound of ei- (“ever, alone”) and ríkr (“ruler”) that engineers the tidy meaning “eternal ruler.”

12 hours ago · Erik Spoelstra expressed gratitude to first responders and fans after a fire destroyed his home, saying his family’s safety mattered more than any possessions.