Names That Mean Ruler

Variant of Heinrich

Popular in the 1940s and 50s, this strong-sounding name has since fallen out of style in Norway.

Variant of the Breton name Rioc or Riok.

Alternate Anglicization of Rurik, a powerful name related to Roderick with a meaning to match. This spelling shortens naturally to cool nickname Rory.

Scottish Gaelic form of Richard, also found as Risteard.

An imposing meaning, an appealing sound.

Not an adverb baby name, but an international nickname for Hans and Heinrich.

Danish form of Frederika

Used as an epithet for the Hindu gods Indra, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, Suresha and its more common modern form Suresh are in widespread use in India and some neighboring countries.

Everyone has heard of Genghis Khan, 12th century warrior and founder of the Mongol empire. The name was brought into the modern world by soccer star Hope Solo and football player Jerramy Stevens, who chose it as the middle name for their son Vittorio, whose twin sister is named Lozen after a female Apache warrior.

Walter is an old school boys' name that is gently on the rise again. Short forms include Walt (as in Disney) and Wally, but Wat was once commonly used in England as a diminutive of Walter.

This Croation take on Russian stalwart Vladimir has a softer sound that may appeal to many.

In Greek mythology, Creon was the king of Thebes.

One of three double-barreled Muhammed combinations in the Turkish Top 100 — along with Muhammed Ali and Muhammed Emin.

The Icelandic version of Henrik, Henry, Harry, and related names.

Unfashionably ornate female form of unfashionable Roderick.