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Names That Mean Ruler

Updated November 2023

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Gautier
French variation of Walter
"ruler of an army"
Often spelled Gauthier, this could make a distinctive way to honor Grandpa Walter, but first syllable pronounced 'goat' might be a problem.
Frederique
French feminine form of Frederic
"peace ruler"
Frederique, the soigne name of Dutch-born model Frederique Van der Wal, is a lot more sophisticated than the dated MONIQUE. Still, as feminine forms of the Fred names go, we prefer the Italian…
Torvald
Norse
"Thor's ruler"
Torvald, not to be confused with Torvill of skating fame, is a Norse name which might be of interest to parents looking for Thor-related options. Torvald is most familiar in the English-speaking…
Zolten
Variant of Zoltan
"Sultan; ruler"
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.
Seraiah
Hebrew
"Yahweh is ruler"
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…
Gearóidín
Irish form of Geraldine
"spear ruler"
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…
Gearoidin
Irish form of Geraldine
"spear ruler"
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…
Ladomir
Croatian form of Vladimir
"famous ruler"
This Croation take on Russian stalwart Vladimir has a softer sound that may appeal to many.
Suresh
Sanskrit
"ruler of the gods"
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. Suresh is the…
Suresha
Sanskrit
"ruler of the gods"
Older form of Suresh.
Viceroy
Word name, English
"ruler who represents the king"
A new one for the ever-growing collection of royal baby names.
Aidric
Germanic
"old ruler"
Historically, this name derives from Aldric, the name of an early medieval saint. Today, parents are more likely to see it as a blend of elements from Aidan and Patrick, Frederick, etc.
Hinrik
Icelandic from Germanic
"estate ruler"
The Icelandic version of Henrik, Henry, Harry, and related names.
Volodymyr
Ukrainian variation of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Volodymyr, once a name unknown to most Americans, is now on everyone's lips due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy bears a common Ukrainian name for his…
Dirch
Diminutive of Derrick, English
"the people's ruler"
An old-timey nickname for Derrick that has since been forgotten.
Almeric
Germanic
"ruler of the Amali"
An obscure Gothic name derived from Amali — a dynasty of the Goths — and the Germanic element ric , meaning "ruler". Almeric is related to several more familiar names, including the Germanic Amalrich…
Haraldur
Icelandic from Germanic
"army ruler"
The Icelandic form of Harold, currently a popular boy name in Iceland.
Riok
Breton
"king, ruler"
Also spelled Rioc, this little-known Breton name is short yet strong.
Hence
Diminutive of Hans or Heinrich, German
"God is gracious; estate ruler"
Not an adverb baby name, but an international nickname for Hans and Heinrich.
Rioc
Breton
"king, ruler"
Also spelled Riok, this little-known Breton name is short yet strong.

Names That Mean Ruler

Gautier

Frederique

Torvald

Zolten

Seraiah

Gearóidín

Gearoidin

Ladomir

Suresh

Suresha

Viceroy

Aidric

Hinrik

Volodymyr

Dirch

Almeric

Haraldur

Riok

Hence

Rioc