Eldred - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Eldred \e-ld-red, el-dred\ is pronounced EL-dred. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "old, venerable counsel". From Ealdraed. Saint Eldred (ninth century) was a Benedictine slain by Vikings. Eldridge Cleaver was a noted African-American writer.

Eldred has 6 variant forms: Aldred, Eldrian, Eldrick, Eldrid, Eldridge and Eldwin.

Baby names that sound like Eldred are Elldred, Alldred, Elder, Eldrege and Eldredge.

Eldred is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Eldred. Click here to compare Eldred with related baby names.