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Eldred

Pronunciation
[El-dred]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Wise Advisor
Origin
Anglo

Eldred Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,746 baby boys have been named Eldred. The name peaked in 1921 with 122 US births that year (rank #572).

Top States for Eldred

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Eldred births are: Minnesota (115), Wisconsin (102), Michigan (84).

Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Eldred

If you like Eldred's Anglo origin, consider these related names: Aart, Abeodan, Ablendan, Abrecan, Acca. Browse all Anglo names →

6-Letter Names Starting with E

Names with Eldred's exact length and starting letter: Eachan, Eadger, Eadlin, Eadlyn, Eadric.

Quick Facts About Eldred

552
Anglo baby names in our dictionary
402
Anglo male names
215
6-letter E-names in our dictionary
459
E-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Aldred Old Advisor Male Anglo
Eldrid Wise Advisor Male Anglo

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