Gerald vs Alaric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish 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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Gerald Rank #1,168

Alaric Rank #1,111

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Alaric more popular?

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Alaric mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gerald and Alaric boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Alaric is primarily a boy name.