Erik /erik/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is of Old Norse, Old French and Old German origin, and the name Erik means complete ruler; peaceful ruler.Erik is an alternate form of Aric (Old Norse): variation of Eric. Erik is also a form of Frederick (Old French, Old German): from fred.rik is a very prominent first name for males (#231 out of 1220, Top 19%) and a slightly less prominent last name for both adults and children (#142819 out of 150436, Top 95%). (2000 U.S. Census). Charted below is the baby name popularity of Erik for boys.