Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Eldred is a given name and may refer to:William Eldred Berntsen (1912–1994), Danish competitive sailor and Olympic medalist Eldred Byerly or Bud Byerly "Bud" Byerly (1920–2012), American professional baseball pitcher Eldred James "Jim" Eggins (1898–1952), Australian politician Eldred Evans (1937–2022), British architect Eldred Hallas (1870–1926), British politician, MP for Birmingham Duddeston from 1918 to 1922 Eldred Hawken, South African cricketer William Eldred Hennessy, Australian violinist Eldred Henry, athlete from the British Virgin Islands competing in shot put & discus Lloyd Eldred Herman (1936–2023), American arts administrator, curator, writer & museum planner Merritt Eldred Hoag (1909–1994), lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II David Eldred Ho
Eldred is a given name and may refer to:William Eldred Berntsen (1912–1994), Danish competitive sailor and Olympic medalist Eldred Byerly or Bud Byerly "Bud" Byerly (1920–2012), American professional baseball pitcher Eldred James "Jim" Eggins (1898–1952), Australian politician Eldred Evans (1937–2022), British architect Eldred Hallas (1870–1926), British politician, MP for Birmingham Duddeston from 1918 to 1922 Eldred Hawken, South African cricketer William Eldred Hennessy, Australian violinist Eldred Henry, athlete from the British Virgin Islands competing in shot put & discus Lloyd Eldred Herman (1936–2023), American arts administrator, curator, writer & museum planner Merritt Eldred Hoag (1909–1994), lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II David Eldred Ho
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Eldred" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~4,040 people named Eldred in the US. Peaked in 1921 with 168 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Eldred is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 2.
Eldred is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 93% male and 7% female.
Approximately 4,040 people in the United States are named Eldred. The name peaked in 1921 with 168 recorded uses.
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