Names That Mean Ruler

  1. Vladko
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Vladimir, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
  2. Harto
    • Origin:

      Finnish diminutive of Harald, Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "army ruler"
    • Description:

      A cool and wearable option for honoring an ancestral Harold.
  3. Rigmor
    • Origin:

      Danish, Swedish, Norwegian
    • Meaning:

      "mind ruler"
    • Description:

      Popular in the 1940s and 50s, this strong-sounding name has since fallen out of style in Norway.
  4. Seraiah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is ruler"
    • Description:

      Seraiah is an Old Testament name attached to several minor Biblical figures. The father of Ezra the scribe was named Seraiah, as was the father of Joab. While Seraiah sounds somewhat feminine to the English speaker, as one of the few unused Biblical names, it could rise in popularity for boys.
  5. Suresh
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "ruler of the gods"
    • Description:

      Used as an epithet for the Hindu gods Indra, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, Suresha and its more common modern form Suresh are in widespread use in India and some neighboring countries.
  6. Eiro
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Eirik, Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "eternal ruler"
    • Description:

      Eiro is to Eirik as Eero is to Eric.
  7. Vladimer
    • Origin:

      Georgian variation of Vladimir, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
  8. Hatsy
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Harriet
    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"
    • Description:

      So-old-it's-cute-again short from of Harriet, reminiscent of Patsy and Betsy but fresher and more appealing than either of those choices. Hattie is another adorable short form.
  9. Vladjimir
    • Origin:

      Variation of Vladimir, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
  10. Zolten
    • Origin:

      Variant of Zoltan
    • Meaning:

      "Sultan; ruler"
    • Description:

      Zolten is a variant spelling of Zoltan, which is currently in the Top 50 in Hungary, its country of origin. We recommend you stick with the original spelling, which remains extremely rare.
  11. Vladimeer
    • Origin:

      Variation of Vladimir, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
  12. Gearóidín
    • Origin:

      Irish form of Geraldine
    • Meaning:

      "spear ruler"
    • Description:

      Gearóidín is familiar to our Irish members, but is probably unseen outside the Emerald Isle. It would provide some steep challengers to people unfamiliar with Irish names, but since that hasn't stopped Saoirse, Niamh and Aoife, there's no reason to not pick this if it steals your heart. Some famous bearers of the name include Gearóidín Breathnach (Irish singer).
  13. Vlady
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Vladimir, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
  14. Watt
    • Origin:

      English and Scottish diminutive of Walter, German
    • Meaning:

      "army ruler"
  15. Alric
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "ruler of all"
    • Description:

      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 are becoming more prolific.
  16. Hence
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Hans or Heinrich, German
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious; estate ruler"
    • Description:

      Not an adverb baby name, but an international nickname for Hans and Heinrich.
  17. Vladi
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Vladimir, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
  18. Ruiseart
    • Origin:

      Scottish Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "brave ruler"
    • Description:

      Scottish Gaelic form of Richard, also found as Risteard.
  19. Vladimire
    • Origin:

      Variation of Vladimir, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
  20. Czar
    • Origin:

      Balkan variation of Tsar, meaning "Caesar or ruler"
    • Meaning:

      "Caesar or ruler"
    • Description:

      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.

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