Gordon vs Alaric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English 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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Gordon Rank #1,090

Alaric Rank #1,111

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1111 for Alaric.

Is Gordon or Alaric more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Alaric at #1111 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Alaric mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gordon and Alaric boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Alaric is primarily a boy name.