Alaric - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Alaric \a-la-ric\ is pronounced AL-a-ric. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning 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, Elric, Ulric and Ullric.

Alaric is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Alaric. Click here to compare Alaric with related baby names.