Duncan vs Alaric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic Gothic English American

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Alaric Rank #1,111

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1111 for Alaric.

Is Duncan or Alaric more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Alaric at #1111 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Alaric mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Duncan and Alaric boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Alaric is primarily a boy name.