Gardner vs Elric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gardner

Boy #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the garden, gardener"

Origin: Old French/English

English American

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Boy #4,824 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf ruler"

Origin: Old English

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Gardner Rank #4,644

Elric Rank #4,824

Gardner is more popular, ranked #4644 vs #4824 for Elric.

Is Gardner or Elric more popular?

Gardner is more popular, ranked #4644 compared to Elric at #4824 in the United States.

What do Gardner and Elric mean?

Gardner means "keeper of the garden, gardener" (Old French/English origin). Elric means "elf ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Gardner and Elric boy or girl names?

Gardner is primarily a boy name. Elric is primarily a boy name.