At a Glance
- Origin
- Spanish (surname/place name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ah-lahr-KOHN
Alarcon is a Spanish (surname/place name) boy's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Unique Boy Names That Start With A.
Meaning & Origin of Alarcon
Origin: Spanish (surname/place name).
A common claim: Widely glossed as 'tower on a cliff'. Actually: This looks like a folk etymology inspired by the hilltop castle at Alarcón, Spain -- the place name's actual linguistic root isn't securely established.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Alarcon
ah-lahr-KOHNIPA /ˌɑːlɑːrˈkoʊn/
Popularity of Alarcon
Alarcon doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Alarcon
Similar Names
Aiken · Alec · Alistair · Aldebrand · Aindrea · Alderon
