The baby name Meldric is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEL-drik (IPA: /ˈmɛldrɪk/).
Meldric is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Meldric is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEL-drik (IPA: /ˈmɛldrɪk/).
Meldric is Germanic in Origin.
Meldric is a modern English masculine name, likely formed by pairing the familiar Mel- prefix with the Germanic element -ric/-rick, meaning “power” or “ruler” (Old English rīc, Old High German rīhhi). It is therefore interpreted as “powerful ruler” or “ruling strength.” The opening syllable echoes names like Melvin or Melville, giving a contemporary creation an anchor in older Germanic naming patterns.
Recorded use is scarce before the late twentieth century, and the variant Meldrick gained wider notice via TV detective Meldrick Lewis in the 1990s. Spellings and close variants include Meldrick, Meldrik, and Melric; nicknames Mel, Rick, and Ricky are natural. Related -ric names include Aldric, Elric, Roderick, and Eric. Meldric offers a distinctive choice with classic, kingly undertones.
Meldric is extremely rare. There are only 7 recorded uses on record, spread over 3 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
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