Old German

Alaric

Pronounced AL-uh-rikShare

Meaning: Ruler of all

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

Alaric is an English rendering of a Gothic royal name. Its elements combine all and ruler, and its historical association includes the Visigothic king who captured Rome.

Nicknames

  • Al
  • Ric

Spellings & variants

  • Alarich
  • Alarico
  • Aleric

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Alaric comes from Old German.

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