Gus vs Alaric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Gus Rank #1,216

Alaric Rank #1,111

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

Is Gus or Alaric more popular?

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

What do Gus and Alaric mean?

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

Are Gus and Alaric boy or girl names?

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