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Alarick

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-uh-rik /ˈæl.ə.rɪk/High

Meaning: Alarick is a modern spelling of Alaric, from Gothic elements usually read as ala ('all') and reiks ('ruler, king') — 'ruler of all'. Alaric I was the Visigothic king who entered Rome in 410.Medium

In 30 seconds: Strong and old: Alarick is a spelling of Alaric, 'ruler of all' (said 'AL-uh-rik'). Germanic, kingly, and rare.
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Origin MediumGermanic, Gothic
MeaningAlarick is a modern spelling of Alaric, from Gothic elements usually read as ala ('all') and reiks ('ruler, king') — 'ruler of all'. Alaric I was the Visigothic king who entered Rome in 410.
U.S. rank (2023)#10865 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 91

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820012023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alarick is a modern spelling of Alaric, from Gothic ala ('all') and reiks ('ruler') — 'ruler of all'. The name is best known from Alaric I, king of the Visigoths, and it has drifted in and out of use across Germanic Europe ever since. Sturdy and old-world (said 'AL-uh-rik').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely for boys. Germanic, strong, and uncommon.

Did you know? Alaric I, the Visigothic king whose name this carries, led his people into Rome in 410 — a moment that echoed through European memory for a thousand years.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Alarick — Spelling of Alaric; Gothic ala + reiks, 'ruler of all'

Variations

AlaricAlarikAlarico

Nicknames

AlRickRic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alarick mean?

Alarick is a spelling of Alaric, from Gothic ala ('all') and reiks ('ruler') — 'ruler of all'.

How do you pronounce Alarick?

It's said AL-uh-rik /ˈæl.ə.rɪk/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alarick a boy or girl name?

Alarick is a boy's name.

How popular is Alarick?

Alarick is very rare for boys in the U.S., though the base name Alaric is a little better known.

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