Alaric vs Reginald

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
Reginald Rank #1,181

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 vs #1181 for Reginald.

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

Reginald ___

  • Reginald Arthur
  • Reginald James
  • Reginald Edward
  • Reginald Thomas
  • Reginald William
  • Reginald George

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alaric

Atticus Cassius Theron Ophelia Vivienne

If you choose Reginald

Archibald Theodore Millicent Beatrice Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaric or Reginald more popular?

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Alaric and Reginald mean?

Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Alaric and Reginald boy or girl names?

Alaric is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.

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