Yao vs Americus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Americus

Boy #37,943 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin Italian Germanic Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,943
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Yao Rank #37,687
Americus Rank #37,943

Yao is more popular, ranked #37687 vs #37943 for Americus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yao or Americus more popular?

Yao is more popular, ranked #37687 compared to Americus at #37943 in the United States.

What do Yao and Americus mean?

Americus means "home ruler, powerful ruler" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Yao and Americus boy or girl names?

Yao is primarily a boy name. Americus is primarily a boy name.

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