Alaric vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaric

Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Gothic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,111
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Ric, Rick

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Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Harry, Hal

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Popularity Comparison

Alaric Rank #1,111
Harold Rank #991

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaric ___

  • Alaric James
  • Alaric Sebastian
  • Alaric Theodore
  • Alaric Magnus
  • Alaric Constantine
  • Alaric Leopold

Harold ___

  • Harold James
  • Harold Edward
  • Harold Thomas
  • Harold Francis
  • Harold David
  • Harold William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaric

Atticus Cassius Theron Ophelia Vivienne

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaric or Harold more popular?

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

What do Alaric and Harold mean?

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

Are Alaric and Harold boy or girl names?

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

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