Elric
Meaning
"elf ruler"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,824
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- El, Rick
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"elf ruler"
Origin: Old English
"keeper of the garden, gardener"
Origin: Old French/English
Gardner is more popular, ranked #4644 vs #4824 for Elric.
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Gardner is more popular, ranked #4644 compared to Elric at #4824 in the United States.
Elric means "elf ruler" (Old English origin). Gardner means "keeper of the garden, gardener" (Old French/English origin).
Elric is primarily a boy name. Gardner is primarily a boy name.