The nameUlrich
Ulrich is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "powerful through his inheritance". It is the name of a bishop of Augsburg.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Ulrich comes from the Germanic uodal, "inheritance, heritage", and rik, "powerful".
Origin
Germanic. Saint Ulrich, bishop of Augsburg in the 10th century, was the first saint canonised by a pope.
History
The name is given steadily in France and in Austria.
Popularity of the name Ulrich
Ulrich in France
Ulrich was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 810 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Ulrich. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Ulrich in France were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Ulrich in Austria
Ulrich was most popular in Austria in the 1980s, with 243 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Ulrich. Half of all babies named Ulrich in Austria were born before 1992.
Variants and related names
Ulrich in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ulrich mean?
Ulrich comes from the Germanic uodal, "inheritance, heritage", and rik, "powerful".
What is the origin of the name Ulrich?
Germanic. Saint Ulrich, bishop of Augsburg in the 10th century, was the first saint canonised by a pope.
Is Ulrich a girl's or a boy's name?
Ulrich is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Ulrich?
Variants and related names of Ulrich include Ulrike.