Alaric vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaric

Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alaric Rank #1,111

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1111 for Alaric.

Is Alaric or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Alaric at #1111 in the United States.

What do Alaric and Ira mean?

Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alaric and Ira boy or girl names?

Alaric is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.