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Names That Mean Ruler

Updated November 2023

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Raja
Arabic or Sanskrit
"hope; ruler"
A relatively popular Arabic and Sanskrit name, which has a great positive meaning no matter which origin you claim.
Czar
Balkan variation of Tsar, meaning "Caesar or ruler"
"Caesar or ruler"
One way to set up a superiority complex in your child is to call your child Czar as American actor Rockmond Dunbar did in 2016.
Ericson
Old Norse
"son of the eternal ruler"
Ericson, also spelled Erickson and Erikson (and with -sen endings too), is a Nordic surname that makes a strong choice. Ericson may continue the trend Harrison, Jefferson and Jackson started.
Alarik
Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Frisian, Norwegian, Swedish, Finland, variation of Adalrich, German
"noble ruler"
When used in English-speaking countries — it's heard occasionally in the UK — it's more often spelled Alaric, however, across Scandinavia and Europe, Alarik might be prefer. Sharp and cool with an…
Khan
Turkic
"king, ruler"
This surname and title spread widely across Asia thanks to the conquests of Genghis Khan in the thirteenth century. You may also recognise it from the emperor Kublai Khan, who hosted Marco Polo; The…
Eero
Finnish variation of Eric
"eternal ruler"
Creative gem perfect for an architect's son, in tribute to modern Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen.
Geralt
German
"ruler with the spear"
Geralt is an antiquated version of the old-fashioned name Gerald, which has been dropping toward the bottom of the US Top 1000 since the early 1940s and finally dropped out in 2021. Geralt is seeing…
Hakan
Turkish
"emperor, ruler"
A Turkish twist on the trend for ruler names. Spelled Håkan, this is the Swedish form of Haakon. It may also be a Native American name meaning "fiery".
Osric
English
"divine ruler"
Clad in armor. But while this name may have been forbiddingly antiquated not that long ago, the connection to the trendy nickname Os or Oz makes it a real possibility.
Alric
German
"ruler of all"
Common in Sweden, Alric is part of the family of medieval sounding names, like Alaric, Casimir and Leopold that are increasing gaining a fanbase, perhaps as an antidote to the modern inventions that…
Federica
Italian, feminine variation of Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
Federica is the Latin version of Frederica, one of those formerly stuffy female names -- think Josephine and Eleanor -- that feels fresh and elegant again. And Federica has more energy without that…
Rurik
Russian variation of Roderick, German
"famous ruler"
Russian form of Roderick given to a small number of American boys each year.
Ulric
English variation of Ulrich and Wulfric, German
"rich and noble heritage; wolf power"
Also related to the word for wolf, this name has a first syllable that's not appealing to the American ear. Better ic-ending choices: Dominic, Frederic, Eric.
Aldrich
Germanic
"old, wise ruler"
In an era with so many created, modern names, Aldrich oozes history and substance. But it is also fit for modern times, given its surname-as-name status and the nickname potential (Al, Richie, etc).
Roric
English, Germanic
"famous ruler"
Alternate Anglicization of Rurik, a powerful name related to Roderick with a meaning to match. This spelling shortens naturally to cool nickname Rory.
Waldemar
German
"famous ruler"
The American child given this name of four kings of Denmark, not to mention one so similar to that of the Harry Potter archvillain Lord Voldemort, might have to pay a large emotional import tax.
Theodoric
German
"people's ruler"
Theodoric feels prehistoric, though with short form Theo one of the hottest names around, this old German names for boys may soon feel new again.
Roald
Norwegian
"famous ruler"
This intriguing Scandinavian name is associated with Roald Dahl, author of the juvenile classics James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . You can honor an ancestral Ronald…
Arrigo
Italian variation of Henry and Harry
"estate ruler"
Think Harry with a go-getter ending.
Herrick
German
"war ruler"
When you like Eric, but wish it were longer; also the name of a great early English poet.

Names That Mean Ruler

Raja

Czar

Ericson

Alarik

Khan

Eero

Geralt

Hakan

Osric

Alric

Federica

Rurik

Ulric

Aldrich

Roric

Waldemar

Theodoric

Roald

Arrigo

Herrick