The name Ulrich is derived from the Germanic elements "uodal" - "prosperity" and "ric" - "power".
Famous bearers
Bearers include Ulrich von Liechtenstein (1200 - 1278), a medieval nobleman, knight, and politician;
Ulrich Zwingli (1484 - 1531), the leader of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland;
Ulrich Mühe (born 1953), a German actor.