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Aleric

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-uh-rik /ˈæl.ə.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Alaric, from the Germanic Alareiks, 'ruler of all' (ala, 'all,' + ric, 'ruler; kingly'). Alaric I was the Visigothic king who took Rome in 410.Low

In 30 seconds: A commanding name: Aleric, from Alaric, means 'ruler of all' (said 'AL-uh-rik'). Strong and historic.
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Origin MediumGermanic
MeaningA variant of Alaric, from the Germanic Alareiks, 'ruler of all' (ala, 'all,' + ric, 'ruler; kingly'). Alaric I was the Visigothic king who took Rome in 410.
U.S. rank (2023)#8950 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319972023

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

Aleric is a variant of Alaric, from the Germanic for 'ruler of all,' a name carried by the Visigothic king Alaric I. It reads strong and historic -- rare in the U.S. (said 'AL-uh-rik').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, commanding, and historic.

Did you know? Aleric is a form of Alaric, 'ruler of all' -- the name of the Visigothic king Alaric I, who famously entered Rome in 410 (said 'AL-uh-rik').
Overall data confidence 48%
References -- Aleric — Alaric variant; Germanic 'ruler of all'; Visigoth king

Variations

AlaricAllericAlerick

Nicknames

AlRic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleric mean?

Aleric is a form of Alaric, Germanic for 'ruler of all' -- the name of a Visigothic king.

How do you pronounce Aleric?

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

Is Aleric a boy or girl name?

Aleric is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aleric?

Aleric is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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