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Alric

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-rik /ˈal.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: Alric is a Germanic name combining an element such as adal ('noble') or ala ('all') with ric ('ruler; power'), meaning 'noble ruler' or 'ruler of all.' It is kin to Aldric and Alaric.Low

In 30 seconds: A kingly name: Alric is Germanic for 'noble ruler; ruler of all' (said 'AL-rik').
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Origin MediumGermanic
MeaningAlric is a Germanic name combining an element such as adal ('noble') or ala ('all') with ric ('ruler; power'), meaning 'noble ruler' or 'ruler of all.' It is kin to Aldric and Alaric.
U.S. rank (2025)#8951 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 257

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019502025

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

Alric is a Germanic name joining adal ('noble') or ala ('all') with ric ('ruler; power'), meaning 'noble ruler' or 'ruler of all.' It is related to Aldric and to Alaric, borne by a famous Visigothic king. A strong, old-rooted pick (said 'AL-rik').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and Germanic in heritage.

Did you know? Alric pairs a 'noble/all' element with ric ('ruler') for 'noble ruler' — cousin to Alaric, the Gothic king who sacked Rome (said 'AL-rik').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Alric — Germanic 'noble ruler; ruler of all'; kin to Alaric/Aldric

Variations

AlrikAldricAlaric

Nicknames

AlRic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alric mean?

Alric is a Germanic name meaning 'noble ruler' or 'ruler of all.'

How do you pronounce Alric?

It's said AL-rik /ˈal.rɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alric a boy or girl name?

Alric is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Alric?

Alric is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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