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Rik

Boy Name day: May 18 In French: Éric
Rik is a short form of Erik: on birth records it is written Erik (154,783 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Erik page. Also a short form of Rick, Rico, Rikki.
Origin: Old Norse. Meaning: Ever-ruler, eternal king.
Scandinavian form of Eric, from Old Norse 'Eiríkr', combining 'ei' (ever, always) with 'ríkr' (ruler).

Name day for Rik

May 18

Why this day? Rik is a short form of Erik, and shares its name day.

Rik is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on May 18.

The story of the name Rik

Rik is a short form of Erik. It keeps its origin (Old Norse) and meaning — ever-ruler, eternal king, and shares its name day, May 18.

On birth records, Rik is rarely written as such: the Riks are Eriks (154,783 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Erik page. Rik is also a short form of Rick, Rico, Rikki.

Frequently asked questions about Rik

What does Rik mean?

Rik is a short form of Erik, which means ever-ruler, eternal king.

When is Rik's name day?

May 18, together with Erik: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rik a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Erik.

Rik's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Erik96%
  2. Marc93%
  3. Derrick92%
  4. Eric91%
  5. Katrina89%
  6. Scott86%
  7. Brent86%
  8. Michele85%
  9. Michelle85%
  10. Rodney84%

Bottom 10

  1. Stacy42%
  2. Tina42%
  3. Nina50%
  4. Melissa51%
  5. Gina51%
  6. Tara52%
  7. Tracy52%
  8. April52%
  9. Jennifer55%
  10. Wendy55%

Love potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Eric83%
  2. Erik83%
  3. Derrick82%
  4. Shane81%
  5. Shawn81%
  6. Andre80%
  7. Tonya80%
  8. Marc80%
  9. Rodney77%
  10. Michele75%

Bottom 10

  1. Stacy42%
  2. April42%
  3. Tina42%
  4. Tara43%
  5. Shannon46%
  6. Heidi48%
  7. Jaime48%
  8. Melanie49%
  9. Jennifer49%
  10. Nina50%

Professional potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Yolanda91%
  2. Shane90%
  3. Shawn90%
  4. Erik88%
  5. Marc85%
  6. Eric83%
  7. Veronica83%
  8. Carrie83%
  9. Stacey82%
  10. Katrina82%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather51%
  2. Tracy53%
  3. Shannon54%
  4. April54%
  5. Chad56%
  6. Jennifer56%
  7. Stacy60%
  8. Kelly60%
  9. Dawn63%
  10. Rodney63%

Crush potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Rodney81%
  2. Erik79%
  3. Brent79%
  4. Scott79%
  5. Amy76%
  6. Chad75%
  7. Derrick75%
  8. Eric74%
  9. Michelle74%
  10. Michele74%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario46%
  2. Heidi48%
  3. Tara51%
  4. Jill52%
  5. Shane53%
  6. Shawn53%
  7. Wendy53%
  8. Gina54%
  9. Stacey54%
  10. Tina54%
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