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Beric

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAIR-ik /ˈbɛr.ɪk/High

Meaning: Variously from the Old English, 'an ever-ruler' (a form of Eric/Beoric) and 'a barley farm' (a place-name); also a character in Game of Thrones (Beric Dondarrion); we note the character; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An ever-ruler; a barley farm: Beric is Old English. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'BAIR-ik'). We note the character; routes layered.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningVariously from the Old English, 'an ever-ruler' (a form of Eric/Beoric) and 'a barley farm' (a place-name); also a character in Game of Thrones (Beric Dondarrion); we note the character; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10005 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 91

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920132024

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

Beric comes variously from the Old English, 'an ever-ruler' (a form of Eric/Beoric) and 'a barley farm' (a place-name); also a character in Game of Thrones (Beric Dondarrion; routes layered, which we note the character). A crisp, classic name (said 'BAIR-ik').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, boosted by fantasy. Rare, an-ever-ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Beric is variously 'an ever-ruler' (a form of Eric) and 'a barley farm' in Old English — also a Game of Thrones character (Beric Dondarrion) — a crisp, storied name (we note the character; the routes are layered; said 'BAIR-ik').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Beric — Old English; pop-culture; routes layered

Variations

BerricBerick

Nicknames

Bear

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beric mean?

Beric is variously 'an ever-ruler' (a form of Eric) and 'a barley farm' in Old English; also a Game of Thrones character. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Beric?

It's said BAIR-ik /ˈbɛr.ɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Beric a boy or girl name?

Beric is a boy's name.

How popular is Beric?

Beric is a very rare name in the U.S.

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