At a Glance: Name: Dietrich – Meaning: ruler of the people – Origin: German (Germanic) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DEE-trik
Dietrich is a German (Germanic) boy's name meaning “ruler of the people”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Dietrich
Meaning: Ruler of the people.
Origin: German (Germanic).
How to Pronounce Dietrich
Phonetic: DEE-trik IPA: /ˈdiːtrɪk/
Popularity of Dietrich
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.
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