NAME PROFILE

Mert

Derived from Old English elements meaning 'old' and 'ruler' or 'power', Eldrick signifies a wise and noble leader. It describes a personality that is grounded, authoritative, and deeply committed to protecting and guiding those around them.

Key Stats

Total births554
GenderMale (12% / 88%)
Peak year2018
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2000
Most recent2025
Syllables1
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 50%NJ — 25%CA — 17%TX — 8%AK — 0%

Notable People

Eldrick Tont Woods (Iconic Professional Golfer known as Tiger) · Eldrick Floréal (Olympic Athlete and renowned Track and Field Coach) · Eldrick (The legendary hero from the Dragon Quest video game series) · Eldrick (The protagonist in numerous high-fantasy adventure novels) · Eldrick (A character representing chivalry in medieval-style historical fiction)

Nicknames & Diminutives

RickRickyEldy

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