Gary vs Alaric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic Gothic English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Alaric Rank #1,111

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Alaric more popular?

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Alaric mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gary and Alaric boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Alaric is primarily a boy name.