The baby name Alderic is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɔːl.də.rɪk/ (AWL-də-rik).
The baby name Alderic is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɔːl.də.rɪk/ (AWL-də-rik).
Alderic is in Origin.
Alderic is a Germanic name built from the elements ald/adal (“old, noble”) and rīk (“ruler, power”), yielding the sense “noble ruler” or “wise, experienced ruler.” It belongs to the broad rīk family of names (Frederick, Roderick) that emphasize leadership and authority, the same root seen in German Reich and the -ric ending in English. In medieval Latin documents it appears as Aldericus/Aldricus.
The name circulated among the Franks and in early medieval France; one notable bearer is Saint Aldric, 9th‑century bishop of Le Mans. Through Norman and French channels, the form Aldric persisted, while French Aldéric (accented) is found in Quebec. English developed Aldrich as both given name and surname; modern variants include Aldric and Aldrick. Rare in contemporary use, Alderic offers a vintage yet distinctive alternative.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Boys | 0 | #78 | 2 | 3,375 |
| France | Boys | 2006 | #409 | 3 | 2,720 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
Alderic is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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