ERIKS

Eriks is a masculine given name used in Latvia and other Baltic regions, and is the Latvian form of Eric or Erik. It derives from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, typically interpreted as "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler." The form has spread beyond Latvia and is encountered in Nordic and Slavic-speaking communities.

In Latvian, the name is spelled Eriks; in Lithuanian, the form is Erikas. In English, related forms include Eric and Erik. As a given name, Eriks is common in Latvia; it is rarely used as a surname.

Notable people named Eriks include individuals from Latvia and nearby regions, among athletes, artists and public figures, though specific biographies vary by context.

ERIKS is also the brand name of a multinational industrial components and services company, stylized as ERIKS, which provides seals, polymer products, maintenance and reliability services with a global footprint.

Related names include Erik, Eric, and Erich, and the name has name-day traditions in some cultures.