Ulric
Ulric is a boy name of Old English origin meaning “Wolf ruler, power of the wolf”, pronounced UL-rik. It ranked #10595 in the United States in 2025, given to 7 babies, and peaked at #2425 in 1925. Common nicknames: Uli, Rick, Ric.
How popular is Ulric in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Ulric mean, and where does it come from?
Ulric is an Old English name composed of the elements "wulf" meaning "wolf" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power," giving the combined meaning "wolf ruler" or "power of the wolf." The name is closely related to the Old High German form Udalrich or Ulrich, which instead derives from "uodal" (heritage, ancestral property) and "ric" (ruler). Saint Ulrich of Augsburg, a tenth-century bishop, was the first saint to be formally canonized by a pope, in 993 AD, and helped popularize the name across medieval Europe. The English form Ulric was used in Anglo-Saxon England before the Norman Conquest. Though rare today, the name carries a sense of ancient strength and noble heritage.
How is Ulric used around the world?
Ulric is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Ulric?
Famous People Named Ulric
- Ulrich Zwingli — Swiss Protestant Reformation leader
- Ulrich Salchow — Swedish figure skater who invented the Salchow jump
- Ulrich Beck — influential German sociologist and author of Risk Society
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Ulric mean?
Ulric is a boy name of Old English origin meaning "Wolf ruler, power of the wolf." Ulric is an Old English name composed of the elements "wulf" meaning "wolf" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power," giving the combined meaning "wolf ruler" or "power of the wolf." The name is closely related to the Old High German form Udalrich or Ulrich, which instead derives from "uodal" (heritage, ancestral property) and "ric" (ruler).
How do you pronounce Ulric?
Ulric is pronounced UL-rik. Common variations include Ulrich, Udalrich, Ulrick.
Is Ulric a boy name?
Yes, Ulric is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Uli, Rick, Ric.