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BoyGermanic

Alaric

AL-uh-rik

Popularity

#1109

stable

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'.

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Numerology

7

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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Personality Traits

BraveStrongIntelligentLoyal

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