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Alucard

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Alucard Pronunciation

Alucard is pronounced AL-oo-card /ˈæl.u.kɑrd/Medium

Meaning: A coined name — 'Dracula' spelled backwards — from vampire fiction (Son of Dracula; Castlevania; Hellsing)Low

In 30 seconds: Gothic and bold: Alucard is 'Dracula' spelled backwards — a vampire-fiction icon (Castlevania, Hellsing). Dramatic, dark, and distinctive.

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Origin LowAmerican, Romanian

MeaningA coined name — 'Dracula' spelled backwards — from vampire fiction (Son of Dracula; Castlevania; Hellsing)

U.S. rank (2024)#4310 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 264

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Alucard is a coined fictional name — 'Dracula' spelled backwards — originating in the 1943 film Son of Dracula and popularized by the games Castlevania and the anime Hellsing (we flag it as a pop-culture coinage). Dramatic and gothic.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, Dracula-reversed at the root, and gothic.

Did you know? Alucard is 'Dracula' reversed — a vampire (often Dracula's son or alter ego) in films, Castlevania, and Hellsing; a dramatic, gothic coinage.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Alucard — pop-culture coinage

Variations

Alucarde

Nicknames

Alu

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Alucard?

Alucard is pronounced AL-oo-card (/ˈæl.u.kɑrd/). Press play above to hear Alucard said aloud.

How do you say Alucard?

Alucard is said AL-oo-card (/ˈæl.u.kɑrd/). Press play above to hear Alucard said aloud.

What does the name Alucard mean?

Alucard is 'Dracula' spelled backwards — a coined vampire-fiction name, which we flag.

Is Alucard a boy or girl name?

Alucard is a boy's name.

How popular is Alucard?

Alucard is a very rare name in the U.S.