what does Ulrich mean
[ 2 syll. ul-ric(h) , ulr-i- ch ] The baby boy name Ulrich is pronounced in German as UH L-RihK- â . Ulrich is used chiefly in the English and German languages, and its origin is Germanic. A two-element name, it is derived from the elements 'uodal' meaning heritage, patrimony; 'ric' rich, powerful, ruler.Uodalrich (Germanic) is an original form of Ulrich.t was also borne by the Blessed Ulrich of Einsiedeln in Switzerland who lived in the 10th century. Ulrich is a variant of the name Alaric (English). The name Ulrike (English, German, and Scandinavian) is the female form of Ulrich.