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Remington vs Ulric

Which is more popular?
Remington is more popular than Ulric today: about 1,105 US babies were given the name Remington in 2025, compared with 0 named Ulric.
RemingtonUlric
Meaning settlement by the boundary stream wolf power
Origin english english
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation REM-ing-tun UL-rik
Syllables 3 2
First appeared19550
Peak year2019 (1,658)2021 (15)
In 20251,1050
TrendRisingRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Remington Ulric
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeRemingtonUlric
2020s 8,145 42
2010s 11,017 95
2000s 2,555 37
1990s 1,608 37
1980s 642 43
1970s 5 65
1960s 0 20
1950s 5 15
1940s 0 12
1930s 0 23
1920s 0 79
1910s 0 45

What does Remington mean?

An English habitational surname from Rimington (Yorkshire/Lancashire), from Old English 'Riming' (boundary stream) + 'tun' (settlement, enclosure), i.e. 'settlement on the boundary stream'. Often loosely glossed 'place on a riverbank'; it also carries firearm-brand associations.

What does Ulric mean?

Middle English form of the Old English name Wulfric, from 'wulf' ('wolf') and 'ric' ('power, ruler'), meaning 'wolf power' or 'wolf ruler'. Note it is often conflated with the German Ulrich, which derives from Uodalrich ('heritage/prosperity ruler') and does NOT contain the wolf element.

Frequently asked questions

Is Remington or Ulric more popular?

Remington is more popular than Ulric today: about 1,105 US babies were given the name Remington in 2025, compared with 0 named Ulric.

What is the difference between Remington and Ulric?

Remington means settlement by the boundary stream (english origin), while Ulric means wolf power (english origin).

Which name is older, Remington or Ulric?

In US records, Remington first appears in 1955 and Ulric in 0, so Ulric has the longer recorded history.