Alaric vs Psalm

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alaric Rank #1,111
Psalm Rank #1,172

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 vs #1172 for Psalm.

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

Psalm ___

  • Psalm Isaiah
  • Psalm David
  • Psalm Grace
  • Psalm Emmanuel
  • Psalm Elijah
  • Psalm Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alaric

Atticus Cassius Theron Ophelia Vivienne

If you choose Psalm

Saint True North Genesis Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaric or Psalm more popular?

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 compared to Psalm at #1172 in the United States.

What do Alaric and Psalm mean?

Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Psalm means "sacred song, hymn" (Greek origin).

Are Alaric and Psalm boy or girl names?

Alaric is primarily a boy name. Psalm is primarily a boy name.

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