Alaric vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaric

Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic Gothic English American

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Alaric Rank #1,111

Gerald Rank #1,168

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Alaric or Gerald more popular?

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Alaric and Gerald mean?

Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Alaric and Gerald boy or girl names?

Alaric is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.