Old or wise ruler
Derived from the Germanic elements 'ald', meaning old or wise, and 'ric', meaning ruler or power. It was a common name among the Visigoths and Franks, representing a leader with the wisdom of experience. While rare today, it retains a sense of ancient nobility and strength.
About 17 boys were named Aldric in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
9th-century Bishop and saint in the Frankish Empire
A noble knight and protagonist · The Book of Words trilogy
