What origin is the name Theodoric?

Theodoric comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Theodoric a popular name?

Theodoric is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Theodoric?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Theodoric — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Theodoric

Q: Is Theodoric a rare name?

Yes. Theodoric does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Theodoric

Theodoric

Boy

german

3 syllables

Theodoric is a german boy's name meaning "Of German origin, this name translates to the ruler of the people. It is related to the more modern name Derek.".

The meaning of Theodoric is "Of German origin, this name translates to the ruler of the people. It is related to the more modern name Derek." — a boy name of german origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of German origin, this name translates to the ruler of the people. It is related to the more modern name Derek.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Theodoric

Very rare in US records

What does Theodoric mean?

Theodoric is a boy name of german origin meaning "Of German origin, this name translates to the ruler of the people. It is related to the more modern name Derek.".

Is Theodoric a rare name?

Yes. Theodoric does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Theodoric

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Names with a similar meaning to Theodoric

Theodoric means "Of German origin, this name translates to the ruler of the people. It is related to the more modern name Derek." — these names share that spirit.