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Ulric vs Remington

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.
UlricRemington
Meaning wolf power settlement by the boundary stream
Origin english english
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation UL-rik REM-ing-tun
Syllables 2 3
First appeared01955
Peak year2021 (15)2019 (1,658)
In 202501,105
TrendRisingRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ulric Remington
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ulric or Remington 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 Ulric and Remington?

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

Which name is older, Ulric or Remington?

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