Alaric vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Alaric Rank #1,111

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1111 for Alaric.

Is Alaric or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Alaric at #1111 in the United States.

What do Alaric and Gordon mean?

Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Alaric and Gordon boy or girl names?

Alaric is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.