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Alarik

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-uh-rik /ˈæl.ə.rɪk/High

Meaning: A spelling of Alaric — from Germanic ala, 'all', plus ric, 'ruler; power'; 'ruler of all; all-powerful ruler'Low

In 30 seconds: Ruler of all; all-powerful ruler: Alarik spells Alaric. Crisp, strong, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Alaric — from Germanic ala, 'all', plus ric, 'ruler; power'; 'ruler of all; all-powerful ruler'
U.S. rank (2025)#7211 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 305

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120032025

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

Alarik is a spelling of Alaric — from Germanic ala, 'all', plus ric, 'ruler; power' — 'ruler of all; all-powerful ruler'. Borne by Alaric I, the Visigoth king who sacked Rome in 410. A crisp, strong name (said 'AL-uh-rik'; nickname Rik).

In the U.S. it appears in Germanic and Scandinavian families. Rare, ruler-of-all at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Alaric joins the Germanic ala, 'all', with ric, 'ruler' — 'ruler of all; all-powerful ruler' — Alarik is a -k spelling, crisp and strong (borne by the Visigoth king who sacked Rome; said 'AL-uh-rik').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Alaric — Germanic etymology

Variations

AlaricAlarickAlarico

Nicknames

Rik

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alarik mean?

Alarik spells Alaric — Germanic 'ruler of all; all-powerful ruler'.

How do you pronounce Alarik?

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

Is Alarik a boy or girl name?

Alarik is a boy's name.

How popular is Alarik?

Alarik is a rare name in the U.S.

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