Ulric

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Pronounced UL-rik /ˈʌl.rɪk/High

Meaning: From the Germanic name Ulrich, formed from wulf, 'wolf' (or uodal, 'heritage'), plus ric, 'ruler; power'. The English spelling Ulric was used in medieval England and revived as a rare literary name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Fierce and old: Ulric means 'wolf-power' — wolf plus ruler, straight from Germanic roots (said 'UL-rik').

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Origin MediumGermanic, English

MeaningFrom the Germanic name Ulrich, formed from wulf, 'wolf' (or uodal, 'heritage'), plus ric, 'ruler; power'. The English spelling Ulric was used in medieval England and revived as a rare literary name.

U.S. rank (2024)#14056 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 506

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ulric is the English spelling of the old Germanic Ulrich, a name common across German-speaking Europe and carried to medieval England. Its elements — wulf ('wolf') or uodal ('heritage'), plus ric ('ruler; power') — give it the bracing sense of wolf-power. It has stayed rare in the English-speaking world, which is part of its appeal (said 'UL-rik').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, antique, and bold.

Did you know? Ulric is the English form of Ulrich, and its two Germanic halves are wulf, 'wolf', and ric, 'ruler' — a name that reads as 'wolf-power'. Some scholars trace the first part instead to uodal, 'heritage', so both readings are worth knowing.

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Ulric — English form of Germanic Ulrich; wulf + ric

Variations

UlrichUlrikUlrick

Nicknames

RicUli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ulric mean?

Ulric means 'wolf-power', from the Germanic wulf, 'wolf', and ric, 'ruler; power'. Some trace the first part to uodal, 'heritage'.

How do you pronounce Ulric?

It's said UL-rik /ˈʌl.rɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ulric a boy or girl name?

Ulric is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ulric?

Ulric is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.