Meldrick
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Meldrick
Meldrick is a modern English name combining the elements "mel" (from Old English meaning "mild" or "soft") and "rick" (from Germanic elements like "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power"), thus meaning "mild ruler" or "gentle power." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States from the late 20th century onward, with notable usage in African American communities and popular culture references.
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Etymology
Meldrick is a modern English name combining the elements "mel" (from Old English meaning "mild" or "soft") and "rick" (from Germanic elements like "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power"), thus meaning "mild ruler" or "gentle power." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States from the late 20th century onward, with notable usage in African American communities and popular culture references.
Meldrick currently ranks #13,352 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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