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Relic

♂ Boy

Pronounced REL-ik /ˈrɛl.ɪk/High

Meaning: From the English word relic (via the Latin reliquiae, 'remains'), 'a treasured survival/object from the past; a sacred remnant'; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Something treasured from the past: Relic is an English word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the English word relic (via the Latin reliquiae, 'remains'), 'a treasured survival/object from the past; a sacred remnant'; a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8788 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120132024

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

Relic comes from the English word relic (via the Latin reliquiae, 'remains'), 'a treasured survival/object from the past; a sacred remnant'; a word-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'REL-ik').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, something-treasured at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Relic comes via the Latin reliquiae, 'remains', and means 'a treasured survival/object from the past' — a bold word-name (we note the word-name; said 'REL-ik').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Relic — word-name

Variations

RellicRelik

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Relic mean?

Relic is the English word 'a treasured survival/object from the past' (Latin reliquiae). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Relic?

It's said REL-ik /ˈrɛl.ɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Relic a boy or girl name?

Relic is a boy's name.

How popular is Relic?

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

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