Aric
Meaning
"eternal ruler"
Origin: Old Norse
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,456
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Rick
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"eternal ruler"
Origin: Old Norse
"ruler of the home"
Origin: Germanic (heim + ric)
Aric is more popular, ranked #4456 vs #4468 for Hendryx.
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Aric is more popular, ranked #4456 compared to Hendryx at #4468 in the United States.
Aric means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse origin). Hendryx means "ruler of the home" (Germanic (heim + ric) origin).
Aric is primarily a boy name. Hendryx is primarily a boy name.