Harold vs Alaric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian 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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Harold Rank #991

Alaric Rank #1,111

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1111 for Alaric.

Is Harold or Alaric more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Alaric at #1111 in the United States.

What do Harold and Alaric mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Harold and Alaric boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Alaric is primarily a boy name.