Dietrich name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 15th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German, English and Gothic
Usage: German, Romanian, English, Finnish, Swedish and Danish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Dietrich DEE-trish
Meaning: Ruler and Folk
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What does Dietrich mean?

Uncommon unisex name Dietrich is originated from Old High German, English and Gothic which is used in German, Swedish, Romanian, English, Danish and Finnish languages, Dietrich means "Ruler or Folk". Dietrich is variant form of famed Dedrick.

Dedrick is variation of Theodoric. Meaning of Dedrick is The People's Ruler and King of Nations is majorly used in English has origin in English and Gothic. Dietrich is form of loved Derek.

Derek is short form of TheodoricTheodoric. Derek is form of Derrick in German language. Derek's meaning is King of Nations, The People's Ruler and People and King is rooted from Old High German and Gothic.

Dietrich is a version of Theodoric. Uncommon Gothic Theodoric, meaning of Theodoric is "People's Ruler, Ruler of the People and Reiks". Dietrich is equivalent of Theodorich in German language.

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How do I pronounce Dietrich?

The one syllabled name Dietrich is pronounced, DEE-trish. There should be emphasis on first DEE syllable while speaking. di(e)-tri-ch or diet-rich are another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Dietrich

Deidric, Dedrick, Derek, Theodoric, Deadrick, Derrick, Darick, Ricky, Dieter, Tiede, Dedric, Rick, Diether, Didier, Theodorich

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How popular is the name Dietrich?

Dietrich is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1917 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1972, it ranked 1304th when 56 boy were named Dietrich.

There are over 1984 babies that have been given the name Dietrich in United States. Dietrich is an uncommon baby name in France, chances of it being still in use are very slim as it was last seen in 1982.

But Dietrich is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 2000 have the name. As per our findings, over 50000 babies have been bestowed Dietrich around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018357530
2017251150
2016231556
2015376128
2014231656
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Dietrich in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5812355
Finland076200
Sweden347155
Norway34455
Denmark10050

Numerological aspects of Dietrich

It's like luck follows you wherever you go and whatever you do results in a positive outcome. Don't live to work. Work to live. Office work drives you crazy. This is why you prefer freelance work. You are easy to talk to but hard to understand. Working solo brings out the best of you but working with others helps you improve your old ideas. Use your mind and position to do great things you will be remembered for.

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Sibling Names for Dietrich

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Famous people named Dietrich

  • Dietrich Eckart, German journalist, playwright, poet
  • Dietrich Dörner, uni-bamberg
  • Dietrich Grönemeyer, German professor of medicine and one of the inventors of Microtherapy
  • Dietrich von Altenburg, 19th Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights
  • Dietrich Nikolaus Winkel, inventor of the first successful metronome
  • Dietrich Küchemann, German aerodynamicist
  • Dietrich Heinrich von Bülow, Prussian soldier and military writer
  • Dietrich Klagges, National Socialist politician and
  • Dietrich Becker, German Baroque violinist and composer
  • Dietrich I of Isenberg, last count of Isenberg and Altena
  • Dietrich II of Isenberg-Limburg, German aristocrat
  • Dietrich Stoyan, — mathematician
  • Dietrich Kampf, East German former ski jumper
  • Dietrich I of Metz, was Bishop of Metz from 964 until his death
  • Dietrich Georg von Kieser, German physician born in Harburg
  • Dietrich Tiedemann, German philosopher and historian of philosophy
  • Dietrich Stobbe, German politician from Weepers, East Prussia
  • Dietrich Man, was Bishop of Havelberg from 1370 to 1385
  • Dietrich Brandis, German-British botanist and forestry academic and administrator
  • Dietrich von Hildebrand, German Roman Catholic philosopher and theologian
  • Dietrich Schenk von Erbach, German nobleman
  • Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German pastor, theologian, anti-Nazi dissident
  • Dietrich von Choltitz, German General
  • Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, German lyric baritone and conductor of classical music
  • Dietrich Mateschitz, Austrian billionaire businessman
  • Dietrich von Saucken, German general during World War II
  • Dietrich Kraiss, German general during World War II
  • Dietrich Thurau, retired German professional road bicycle racer
  • Dietrich Hrabak, German fighter pilot during World War II
  • Dietrich C. Smith, U.S. Representative from Illinois
  • Dietrich Gruen, German born watchmaker
  • Dietrich Albrecht, retired American soccer player
  • Dietrich Peltz, German World War II Luftwaffe bomber pilot and youngest general of the Wehrmacht
  • Dietrich Mattausch in Die wunderbaren Jahre as Actor
  • Dietrich Lohmann in Deep Impact as Cinematographer
  • Dietrich Teschner in Science Team as Actor
  • Dietrich Adam in Bella Martha as Actor
  • Dietrich Hollinderbäumer in Der Untergang as Actor
  • Dietrich Siegl is known for his acting in TV series Vienna Crime Squad
  • In 1991, Dietrich Körner played the role of Klement Gottwald in drama flick Der 13. Tag.
  • In 1921, Dietrich von Oppen played the role of Prof. Klingsor In movie Acht Uhr dreizehn - Das Geheimnis des Deltaklubs.

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