Ulric
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ulric
Ulric means "wolf ruler" or "wolf power," derived from the Old Germanic elements "uol" (wolf) and "ric" (ruler/power).
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Etymology
Ulric means "wolf ruler" or "wolf power," derived from the Old Germanic elements "uol" (wolf) and "ric" (ruler/power). The name was primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures during the medieval period, with notable bearers including Saint Ulric of Augsburg (10th century) and various European nobility.
Ulric currently ranks #10,595 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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