Alaric vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaric

Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic Gothic English American

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Alaric Rank #1,111

Gus Rank #1,216

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Alaric or Gus more popular?

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Alaric and Gus mean?

Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Alaric and Gus boy or girl names?

Alaric is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.