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Keldric

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEL-drik /ˈkɛl.drɪk/Low

Meaning: Keldric is a modern American coinage that pairs a Kel- opening with the '-dric' ending of Cedric and Kendrick. Cedric was itself invented by Sir Walter Scott, and Kendrick comes from an Old English name meaning 'royal power'; Keldric borrows their sound rather than a single fixed meaning, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Keldric is a modern American boy's name in the Cedric and Kendrick family, built from Kel- and '-dric.' It appeared around the turn of the millennium (said KEL-drik).
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningKeldric is a modern American coinage that pairs a Kel- opening with the '-dric' ending of Cedric and Kendrick. Cedric was itself invented by Sir Walter Scott, and Kendrick comes from an Old English name meaning 'royal power'; Keldric borrows their sound rather than a single fixed meaning, which we note.
U.S. rank (2018)#11505 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019762018

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

Keldric joins a Kel- opening to the '-dric' of Cedric and Kendrick. It is a contemporary coinage that borrows a familiar, strong-sounding ending; its exact build is uncertain, which we note.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak around the year two-thousand. A Keldric born then is a young adult today.

Did you know? Keldric echoes both Cedric, a name Sir Walter Scott coined, and Kendrick, an Old English 'royal power' name, blending their sturdy, knightly sound.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Keldric — Cedric/Kendrick '-dric' family; Kel- opening; flagged coinage; turn-of-millennium cohort.

Variations

KendrickCedricKeldrickKeldon

Nicknames

KelRic

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If you like Keldric…

Kendrick— a like '-drick' name it echoes
Cedric— the '-dric' name behind its sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keldric mean?

It is a modern coinage in the Cedric and Kendrick family, built from Kel- and a '-dric' ending; the meaning is stylistic.

How do you pronounce Keldric?

It is said KEL-drik /ˈkɛl.drɪk/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keldric a boy or girl name?

Keldric is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Keldric?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak around the turn of the millennium.

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