The baby name Shadrick is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "SHAD-rick".
Shadrick is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious." It is a variant of the name Shadrach, which appears in the Bible as one of the three young men who were thrown into a fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar but were miraculously saved by God. The name Shadrick has been used in the United States since the 19th century, and it has never been a particularly popular name. It is more commonly used as a surname than a first name.
Shadrick is a masculine name, and it is pronounced SHA-drik. The name is composed of two elements: "shad" and "rick." "Shad" is a shortened form of the name Shadrach, while "rick" is a Germanic element meaning "ruler" or "king." The name Shadrick has several variant spellings, including Shadrack, Shadrak, and Shadrik.
The name Shadrick is not particularly common, but it has been used by a number of notable people throughout history. One of the most famous Shadricks was Shadrach Minkins, a fugitive slave who escaped to Boston in 1850 and was later arrested under the Fugitive Slave Act. Another notable Shadrick was Shadrick Begay, a Navajo code talker who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Despite its relative obscurity, the name Shadrick has a rich history and a powerful meaning that make it a unique and meaningful choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their son.