Achilles vs Alaric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Alaric Rank #1,111

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Achilles or Alaric more popular?

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Alaric mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Achilles and Alaric boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Alaric is primarily a boy name.