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Eldrick

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-drik /ˈɛl.drɪk/High

Meaning: From the Old English, 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old/wise', + ric, 'ruler'); made known by golfer Eldrick 'Tiger' WoodsLow

In 30 seconds: An old/wise ruler: Eldrick is English. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the Old English, 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old/wise', + ric, 'ruler'); made known by golfer Eldrick 'Tiger' Woods

U.S. rank (2024)#7882 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 425

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Eldrick comes from the Old English, 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old/wise', + ric, 'ruler'; made known by golfer Eldrick 'Tiger' Woods). A crisp, classic name (said 'EL-drik').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, an-old-and-wise-ruler at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Eldrick means 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old/wise', + ric, 'ruler') — made known by golfer Eldrick 'Tiger' Woods — crisp and classic (said 'EL-drik').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Eldrick — English etymology

Variations

EldridgeEldrichAldrick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eldrick mean?

Eldrick is English for 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old/wise', + ric, 'ruler').

How do you pronounce Eldrick?

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

Is Eldrick a boy or girl name?

Eldrick is a boy's name.

How popular is Eldrick?

Eldrick is a rare name in the U.S.