People-ruler
Derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, it combines the elements 'theud' (people) and 'ric' (power or ruler). It became popular in the English-speaking world via the Low Countries during the Middle Ages.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Hall of Fame baseball player for the New York Yankees
Renowned neurosurgeon nicknamed 'McDreamy' · Grey's Anatomy
Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright
Acclaimed English actor and director
FBI Special Agent and profiler · Criminal Minds
A werewolf and mentor character · Teen Wolf
Dim-witted but good-natured male supermodel · Zoolander
Five-time NBA champion basketball player
