1284 Baby Names Meaning 'Ruler'

Names that mean 'ruler' symbolize power and authority. They carry a distinct sense of wisdom and leadership, which evoke notions of control and influence. It is why many of these names have been associated with kings, queens, and emperors throughout history. In some cases, these names also draw inspiration from ancient mythologies.

One of the most popular names that means 'ruler' is Richard. It's a common English, German, and French name borne by several kings. Another example is Roderick, which means 'famous ruler' in Old German. It was the name of the last king of the Visigoths.

Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler' in Old German, and Gerald, translating to 'power of the spear' in Germanic, are a few other names that share the glory of royalty. The English name Eric, meaning 'eternal ruler' in Old Norse, was also the name of a 10th-century explorer called Eric the Red. He discovered Greenland.

Names that mean 'ruler' also exist in other cultures and languages. Ganesha is an Indian name that means 'ruler of hordes' and is the name of the Hindu god of wisdom, learning, and good luck. Harish is another Indian name that means 'the brown lord,' referring to Lord Vishnu from Hinduism. Jun in Chinese and Korean, Sultan in Arabic, and Kimiaki in Japanese are more examples of names that mean or symbolize a ruler.

If you like these names and want to explore more options, go through the following list. It has several names that mean 'ruler' across cultures and religions.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Henry		Boy	Home ruler
Harrison		Boy	House ruler; Son of Harry
Amir		Boy	Ruler; Prince; Commander
Enzo		Boy	Ruler of an estate or a house; Victorious
Ryker		Boy	Rich; Wealthy; Ruler
King		Boy	Monarch; Ruler
Aubree		Girl	Elf ruler; King of the elves
Eric		Boy	Eternal ruler
Richard		Boy	Brave ruler; Mighty king; Firm ruler
Walter		Boy	Army ruler; Power of the army
Hendrix		Boy	Home ruler
Derek		Boy	The people's ruler
Erick		Boy	Eternal ruler; Powerful ruler
Ricardo		Boy	Powerful ruler
Kendrick		Boy	Royal ruler; Bold Power; Chief hero; Greatest champion
Hank		Boy	Home ruler; God is gracious
Erik		Boy	Eternal ruler
Hattie		Girl	Home or land ruler
Frederick		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Enrique		Boy	Ruler of an estate; Home ruler
Zariah		Girl	Shining; Radiance; Blooming flower; God is ruler
Ronald		Boy	Ruler's counsel; Ruler's advice
Rodrigo		Boy	Famous ruler
Derrick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Emerie		Girl	A ruler who is brave, powerful, and vigorous
Kenna		Girl	Handsome; Fire-born; Ruler of the valley
Ozzy		Boy	Powerful God; Divine ruler; God's spear
Harry		Boy	Ruler of the household
Halle		Girl	Rock; Army ruler; Manor; Hall
Sariyah		Girl	Yahweh is ruler
Ricky		Boy	Brave ruler; Famous ruler; Peaceful ruler; Ruler of the people; Home ruler; Nobleman
Aubrie		Girl	Elf ruler; God is my strength
Aubrey		Boy	Ruler of elves; King of elves
Ameer		Boy	Prince or ruler; Commander
Alaric		Boy	Ruler of all; Noble ruler
Vada		Girl	Famous ruler; Snow-capped; High cliff; Evening; Knowledge
Henrik		Boy	Lord of the house; Estate ruler 80
Kyng		Boy	Sovereign ruler
Etta		Girl	Home ruler
Aubrielle		Girl	Elf ruler; God is my strength
Sariah		Girl	Princess; Yahweh is ruler
Kenny		Boy	Handsome; Fiery; Ruler of the valley; Dignified; Helmeted chief
Harris		Boy	Son of Harry; Home ruler; Army ruler
Ronnie		Boy	Rule's advice; Ruler's counsel; True image; Bringer of victory
Terry		Boy	Ruler of the people Rich people
Harriet		Girl	Home ruler
Vayda		Unisex	High cliff; Snow-capped; Promise; Knowledge; Rule; Ruler
Erika		Girl	Sole ruler; Eternal ruler; Ever powerful; Heather
Hakeem		Boy	Wise; Ruler
Freddy		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Ivaan		Boy	God is gracious; Ruler
Erica		Girl	Forever strong; Everlasting ruler; Heather
Taryn		Unisex	Land of Eoghan; People's ruler; Trespasser; Thunder; From a rocky cliff
Jet		Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Amyra		Girl	Princess; Commander; Ruler
Henri		Boy	Home ruler
Mckinley		Boy	Learned ruler; Son of the white or blessed warrior
Emeri		Boy	Brave; Powerful; Ruler
Dereck		Boy	Ruler of the people
Aubri		Girl	Elf ruler's grace; Elf ruler's favor
Fredrick		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Emery		Boy	Ruler; King; Unceasing; Brave; Home
Vladimir		Girl	A great and famous ruler; Peace; World
Reynaldo		Boy	Ruler with wise counsel; Wise counselor
Derick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Rip		Boy	Bright king; Bright ruler
Don		Boy	Dark Brown; Chief; Noble; Ruler of the world
Jude		Girl	Praised; Minor ruler; Prince; Jew
Fred		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Jhett		Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Roderick		Boy	Famous ruler
Empress		Girl	Consort of an emperor; Female ruler of an empire
Haddie		Girl	Home ruler; Enclosure; Heather field
Alara		Girl	Mythological water fairy; Ruler of all
Fredy		Boy	Wise counsel; Peaceful ruler
Reggie		Boy	Powerful advisor; Wise ruler
Emrie		Unisex	Industrious leader; Home ruler
Perry		Girl	Traveler; Pilgrim; Foreigner; Pear tree; Son of Herry; Home ruler
Riker		Boy	Brave ruler
Ronaldo		Boy	Ruler's counsel; Ruler's advice
Monty		Boy	Mountain belonging to a ruler; Pointed hill; Steep mountain
Abriella		Girl	Elf king or ruler; God is my strong man
Rickey		Boy	Brave ruler
Hendrixx		Boy	Home ruler; Estate ruler
Amaira		Girl	Ruler; Commander; Prince
Federico		Boy	A ruler who rules in peace
Andromeda		Girl	Man; To be mindful of; To provide for; To protect; Ruler of men
Henrietta		Girl	Ruler of an estate; Ruler of the home
Aubrianna		Girl	Elf king; Ruler of the elves
Richie		Boy	Brave ruler
Aren		Boy	Eagle; Eagle ruler; Mountain of strength
Emarie		Girl	Ruler; King; Whole; Great; Brave; Wish for a child
Theoden		Boy	Leader of the people; King; Ruler
Donnell		Boy	Ruler of the world
Zariya		Girl	Scattering winds; Beauty and light; Blooming flower; Yahweh is ruler
Fritz		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fallyn		Girl	She who is in charge; Leader; Descended from a ruler
Arhaan		Boy	Worship; Homage; Respect; Ruler
Aubriana		Girl	Elf ruler; Powerful; Graceful
Yitty		Unisex	Jewish woman; The Jutes tribe; Star; Home ruler