The baby name Adalric is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈædəlrɪk/ (AD-əl-rik).
The baby name Adalric is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈædəlrɪk/ (AD-əl-rik).
Adalric is in Origin.
Adalric is a Germanic masculine name from Old High German adal “noble” + rīhhi/ric “ruler, power,” giving the meaning “noble ruler” or “nobly powerful.” Part of the -ric name family, it aligns with Adalrich yet is etymologically distinct from Alaric, which means “all-ruler.” The elements trace to Proto-Germanic aþalaz and rīks.
Medieval records in Frankish and Alemannic territories show the Latinized form Adalricus, notably for Adalrich, 7th-century Duke of Alsace and father of Saint Odilia. After the Middle Ages the name grew rare. Documented variants include Adalrich, Adelrich, Adelric (Anglo-Latin), Adalrico (Romance Latin), and the cognate Old English Æthelric/Athelric; related compounds include Odalric/Ulrich (“heritage + power”). Modern revivals sometimes use Adélric in French or Adalrik in Scandinavian contexts. Contemporary usage is uncommon but recognizable among Germanic-name enthusiasts.
Adalric is extremely rare. Across 5 countries, we found just 12 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | Boys | 0 | #572 | 4 | 12,054 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 |
Adalric is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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