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Edric

♂ Boy

Pronounced EHD-rihk /ˈɛd.ɹɪk/Medium

Meaning: Wealth, fortuneMedium

In 30 seconds: Edric is an English name meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningWealth, fortune
U.S. rank (2025)#3263 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,732

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819142025

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

Edric carries the meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune', and traces back to the older English spelling Eadric. It is an old name that has stayed quietly in English use. The Trinidadian singer and actor Edric Connor, the first black actor to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company, is among those who carried it.

The name's two crisp syllables and the older Eadric spelling tie it to an early-English layer of names ending in '-ric'.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Edric is 'wealth, fortune', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Edric — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Eadric

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Edric Connor (1913–1968)
    Trinidadian singer, folklorist and actor; first black actor to perform with the RSC.

If you like Edric…

Cedric— shares the '-ric' ending and English feel
Eric— another short name ending in '-ric'
Edmund— shares the old-English 'Ed-' opening
Ever— lands in the same popularity range
Elvis— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edric mean?

Edric is usually explained as meaning 'wealth, fortune' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Edric?

It's commonly said EHD-rihk /ˈɛd.ɹɪk/.

Is Edric a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Edric is used as a boy name.

How popular is Edric?

In 2024, Edric ranked #2097 in the U.S. for boys, with 71 births recorded.

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