The nameMédéric

Médéric is a French boy's name of Germanic origin, that of a 7th century abbot. It has been well liked in France since the 1990s.

Meaning

The meaning of Médéric is debated. It is an old Germanic name.

Origin

Germanic. Saint Medericus, abbot at Autun, died in Paris, where the church of Saint-Merri bears his name.

History

The name spread in France in the 1990s and 2000s.

Popularity of the name Médéric

Médéric in France

1990peak year (110 births)
3,255babies named Médéric in France since 1900
055110 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Médéric was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 850 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Médéric. Half of all babies named Médéric in France were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Médéric mean?

The meaning of Médéric is debated. It is an old Germanic name.

What is the origin of the name Médéric?

Germanic. Saint Medericus, abbot at Autun, died in Paris, where the church of Saint-Merri bears his name.

Is Médéric a girl's or a boy's name?

Médéric is a boy's name.