The baby name Eldric is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛldrɪk/ (EL-drik).
Eldric is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Eldric is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛldrɪk/ (EL-drik).
Eldric is Germanic in Origin.
Eldric is an English given name of Germanic stock, most often treated as a modern blend of Ælfric/Elric (Old English ælf ‘elf’ + rīc ‘ruler, power’) and Aldric (Old High German ald ‘old’ + rīhhi ‘ruler’). It is commonly interpreted as ‘elf-ruler’ or ‘old/wise ruler,’ reflecting the productive -ric element meaning rule or might.
Though this exact spelling is scarce in medieval records, its cognates were widespread: several Anglo-Saxon scholars and churchmen were named Ælfric, and Aldric appears in Frankish and later French sources. Eldric re-emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a distinctive choice in English-speaking countries, with some lift from fantasy literature and gaming. Variants and relatives include Ælfric/Aelfric, Elric, Eldrick, Aldric (Fr/It), Alrick, Elrick, Eldred, and Eldridge; nicknames include Eli, El, and Rick.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #733 | 7 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2021 | #904 | 7 | 7,214 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Eldric is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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