Ulric

At a Glance

Meaning

Ruler of the homeland/heritage (from uodil 'heritage, homestead' + rihhi 'ruler')

Origin

Old High German / Germanic

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

UL-rikListen

Ulric is an Old High German name that means "ruler of the homeland," built from uodil ("heritage, homestead") and rihhi ("ruler"). You'll often see it glossed as "wolf power" or "wolf ruler," but that popular reading isn't the primary etymology; the wolf idea shows up only as a secondary suggestion in English sources. It's pronounced UL-rik.

Meaning & Origin of Ulric

Meaning: Ruler of the homeland/heritage (from uodil 'heritage, homestead' + rihhi 'ruler').

Origin: Old High German / Germanic.

A common claim: Means 'wolf power' or 'wolf ruler, brave wolf' Actually: 'Wolf ruler' is the popular English gloss, but Wiktionary's primary etymology traces Ulric to Old High German uodil ('heritage/homestead') + rihhi ('ruler'), with the wolf-based reading noted only as a secondary suggestion from English sources.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ulric

Popularity of Ulric

Ulric peaked in 1925, when it ranked #2425 with 13 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #14056, with just 5 babies, so it's a rare pick today.

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FAQ

What does the name Ulric mean?

Ruler of the homeland/heritage (from uodil ‘heritage, homestead’ + rihhi ‘ruler’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Ulric?

Ulric is pronounced UL-rik (IPA: /ˈʌlrɪk/).

Is Ulric a popular name right now?

Ulric peaked at #2425 in 1925 and is ranked #14056 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)

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