Merrick vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Merrick Rank #1,219

Gus Rank #1,216

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

Is Merrick or Gus more popular?

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

What do Merrick and Gus mean?

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

Are Merrick and Gus boy or girl names?

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