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Eldridge

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-drij /ˈɛl.drɪdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old English, variously 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old', + ric, 'ruler') and 'from the alder ridge' (a place/surname); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An old/wise ruler; from the alder ridge: Eldridge is English. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EL-drij').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the Old English, variously 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old', + ric, 'ruler') and 'from the alder ridge' (a place/surname); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7883 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,241

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418802024

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

Eldridge comes from the Old English, variously 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old', + ric, 'ruler') and 'from the alder ridge' (a place/surname; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'EL-drij').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, an-old-ruler at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Eldridge is English, variously 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old', + ric, 'ruler') and 'from the alder ridge' (a place/surname) — crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EL-drij').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Eldridge — routes layered

Variations

EldredgeEldrigeEldrick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eldridge mean?

Eldridge is English, variously 'an old/wise ruler' and 'from the alder ridge'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Eldridge?

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

Is Eldridge a boy or girl name?

Eldridge is a boy's name.

How popular is Eldridge?

Eldridge is a rare name in the U.S.

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