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Ulrik

♂ Boy

Pronounced OOL-rik /ˈʊl.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: The Scandinavian form of Ulrich, from Germanic wulf, 'wolf' (or uodal, 'heritage'), plus ric, 'ruler; power'. Ulrik has long been used in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, including among royalty.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Nordic Ulrich: Ulrik means 'wolf-power' — wolf plus ruler (said 'OOL-rik').
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Origin MediumDanish, Germanic, Norwegian
MeaningThe Scandinavian form of Ulrich, from Germanic wulf, 'wolf' (or uodal, 'heritage'), plus ric, 'ruler; power'. Ulrik has long been used in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, including among royalty.
U.S. rank (2024)#14057 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320032024

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

Ulrik is the Danish and Norwegian form of the old Germanic Ulrich, built from wulf ('wolf') and ric ('ruler; power'). It has a solid place in Scandinavian history — several Danish princes bore it — and it still reads as a confident, clean-lined heritage name in the Nordic countries (said 'OOL-rik').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare here, established in Scandinavia.

Did you know? Ulrik is the Scandinavian spelling of Ulrich, a name worn by Danish and Norwegian princes. Its Germanic roots give the strong reading 'wolf-power' (said 'OOL-rik').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Ulrik — Scandinavian form of Ulrich; wulf + ric

Variations

UlrichUlricUlrick

Nicknames

UliRik

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ulrik mean?

Ulrik is the Scandinavian form of Ulrich, meaning 'wolf-power' — from Germanic wulf, 'wolf', and ric, 'ruler; power'.

How do you pronounce Ulrik?

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

Is Ulrik a boy or girl name?

Ulrik is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ulrik?

Ulrik is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., though it is familiar in Scandinavia.

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