Alaric

Alaric is a Germanic boy's name. An ancient Germanic name meaning "ruler of all". Popular among Visigothic kings and recently gaining attention for its strong, distinctive sound.

How popular is Alaric in the United States?

In 2024, 192 boys in the United States were named Alaric, making it the 1,109th most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 1,201st a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 279 births.

Records for Alaric go back to 1949, and 3,754 babies have been given the name since.

What Alaric means and where it comes from

An ancient Germanic name meaning "ruler of all". Popular among Visigothic kings and recently gaining attention for its strong, distinctive sound. Historically borne by the king who conquered Rome in 410 CE.

Alaric is of Germanic origin, described as historic and historical in style.

Is Alaric a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 192 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Alaric

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alaric mean?

An ancient Germanic name meaning "ruler of all". Popular among Visigothic kings and recently gaining attention for its strong, distinctive sound.

Where does the name Alaric come from?

Alaric is of Germanic origin, and is usually described as historic and historical in style.

How popular is Alaric in the United States?

In 2024, 192 boys in the United States were named Alaric, making it the 1,109th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Alaric a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 192 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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