Noble ruler
Derived from the Germanic elements 'adel' meaning noble and 'ric' meaning ruler or king. It is a rare medieval name that was largely revived in modern times through fantasy literature.
Less common today
Elric isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,442 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The albino emperor and protagonist of fantasy novels · The Elric Saga by Michael Moorcock
The main protagonist and State Alchemist · Fullmetal Alchemist
An 11th-century English monk and chronicler
