Alaric

Alaric meaning and name origin

Alaric \a-la-ric\ as a boy's name is pronounced AL-a-ric. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Alaric is "noble, regal ruler". From Adalrich. Historical: Alaric I was the Gothic king of the Visigoths who plundered Rome in AD 410. Saint Alaricus (10th century) was the son of a duke who turned to the religious life.

Alaric has 14 variant forms: Al, Alarick, Alarico, Aleric, Alerick, Allaric, Allarick, Alleric, Allerick, Alric, Alrick, Ullrich, Ulrich and Ulrick.

For more information, see also the related name Aric.

Baby names that sound like Alaric are Allric, Ulric and Ullric.

View a list of the 2 names that reference Alaric.

Popularity of Alaric

Alaric is not a popular first name for men and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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