Alaric vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Alaric Rank #1,111

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1111 for Alaric.

Is Alaric or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Alaric at #1111 in the United States.

What do Alaric and Harold mean?

Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Alaric and Harold boy or girl names?

Alaric is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.