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Aldric

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-drik /ˈæl.drɪk/High

Meaning: From Germanic ald, 'old, wise', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'wise old ruler'; a Frankish saint's nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Wisdom on the throne: Aldric joins 'old' and 'ruler' — the elder-sage king of Frankish charters. Knightly, oak-aged, and fantasy-shelf handsome.
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Origin HighGermanic, French
MeaningFrom Germanic ald, 'old, wise', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'wise old ruler'; a Frankish saint's name
U.S. rank (2025)#5406 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 538

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419542025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aldric comes from Germanic ald, 'old, experienced', plus ric, 'ruler, power' — borne by the 9th-century bishop-saint of Le Mans. It reads knight-errant today.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, elder-ruler at the root, and chivalric.

Did you know? St. Aldric counseled Charlemagne's grandson before taking the bishop's seat at Le Mans — a literal wise-old-ruler résumé.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Aldric — etymology

Variations

AldrichAudricAldrick

Nicknames

AlRic

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aldric of Le Mans (800-856)
    Medieval French bishop of Le Mans and theologian venerated as a saint

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aldric mean?

Aldric is Germanic for 'old (wise) ruler'.

How do you pronounce Aldric?

It's said AL-drik /ˈæl.drɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aldric a boy or girl name?

Aldric is a boy's name.

How popular is Aldric?

Aldric is a rare name in the U.S.

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