Origin and Meaning of Shadrick

A variant of Shadrach, meaning 'royal' or 'noble'.

Origin: Hebrew - The name Shadrick is derived from the Hebrew name Shadrach, which appears in the biblical Book of Daniel. The name is thought to come from the Akkadian 'shudurāku', meaning 'the command of the moon' or 'royal'.

• Shadrach was one of three Hebrew youths who were thrown into a fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar, as recorded in the Book of Daniel in the Bible.
• The name Shadrick gained popularity in some English-speaking cultures as a distinct variation of Shadrach, particularly in the United States.
• Notable bearers of the name include Shadrack H. H. Benjamin, a prominent educator and author, contributing to the name's rarity.
• While Shadrick is not among the most popular names, it has experienced a small resurgence in modern times as parents seek unique variations of biblical names.
• Similar names and variations include Shadrach, Shadrak, and Shadric, each with close ties to the original biblical context.