Gus vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Gus Rank #1,216

Merrick Rank #1,219

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Gus or Merrick more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Gus and Merrick mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Gus and Merrick boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.