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Erik

American  
[er-ik] / ˈɛr ɪk /

noun

  1. a male given name.


Example Sentences

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No crimes appear to have been committed and no trace of Erik is ever found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Erik ten Hag had a different view of Maguire's qualities, took the armband away and was willing to let him join West Ham in the summer of 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Erik Siebert, a nominee who was under Senate consideration, with one of his former personal attorneys, Lindsey Halligan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring wrote in a research note on Sunday night that an internal survey conducted during Sept. 25 through Oct.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Erik is a part of whatever it is that I need to remember.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor