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Godric

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Godric

Pronounced GOD-rik /ˈɡɒd.rɪk/High

Meaning: From Old English god, 'God', plus ric, 'power; rule'; 'the power of God; ruler with God'Low

In 30 seconds: The power of God; ruler with God: Godric is Old English 'the power of God'. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom Old English god, 'God', plus ric, 'power; rule'; 'the power of God; ruler with God'
U.S. rank (2025)#10033 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 378
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520092025

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

Godric comes from Old English god, 'God', plus ric, 'power; rule' — 'the power of God; ruler with God'. A medieval English name (borne by a hermit-saint), revived in part by the Harry Potter character Godric Gryffindor, which we note. A crisp, vintage name (said 'GOD-rik').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, the-power-of-God at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Godric joins the Old English god, 'God', with ric, 'power; rule' — 'the power of God' — a medieval name revived for its storybook ring (Godric Gryffindor of Harry Potter; said 'GOD-rik').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Godric — Old English etymology

Variations

GodrickGoderic

Nicknames

Rick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Godric mean?

Godric is Old English for 'the power of God; ruler with God'.

How do you pronounce Godric?

It's said GOD-rik /ˈɡɒd.rɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Godric a boy or girl name?

Godric is a boy's name.

How popular is Godric?

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

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