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Wulfric

♂ Boy

Pronounced WUULF-rik /ˈwʊlf.rɪk/High

Meaning: From the Old English wulf, 'a wolf', + ric, 'power; ruler', hence 'a wolf ruler; wolf power'Low

In 30 seconds: A wolf ruler; wolf power: Wulfric is Old English. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'WUULF-rik').
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Origin LowOld English
MeaningFrom the Old English wulf, 'a wolf', + ric, 'power; ruler', hence 'a wolf ruler; wolf power'
U.S. rank (2025)#13805 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 86

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220122025

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

Wulfric comes from the Old English wulf, 'a wolf', + ric, 'power; ruler', hence 'a wolf ruler; wolf power'. A bold, classic name (said 'WUULF-rik').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage Anglo-Saxon name. Rare, a-wolf-ruler at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Wulfric joins the Old English wulf, 'a wolf', and ric, 'power; ruler', hence 'a wolf ruler' — a bold, classic name (said 'WUULF-rik').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Wulfric — Old English etymology

Variations

WulfrickWolfric

Nicknames

Wulf

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wulfric mean?

Wulfric is Old English for 'a wolf ruler; wolf power' (wulf + ric).

How do you pronounce Wulfric?

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

Is Wulfric a boy or girl name?

Wulfric is a boy's name.

How popular is Wulfric?

Wulfric is a very rare name in the U.S.

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