Alaric
AL-uh-rik
Popularity
#1109
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,754
Peak Year
#279 in 2020
First Recorded
1949
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Derived from the Germanic elements 'ala' meaning 'all' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Alaric I
Visigothic king who sacked Rome in 410 AD
Alaric Saltzman
Character in the Vampire Diaries series
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