Americus vs Greeley

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
Nicknames
Ameri, Ricky, Rick

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Americus Rank #37,943
Greeley Rank #38,106

Americus is more popular, ranked #37943 vs #38106 for Greeley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Americus ___

  • Americus James
  • Americus Cole
  • Americus Henry
  • Americus Reid
  • Americus Tate
  • Americus Grant

Greeley ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Americus

Augustus Cornelius Florence Columbia Theodore

If you choose Greeley

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Americus or Greeley more popular?

Americus is more popular, ranked #37943 compared to Greeley at #38106 in the United States.

What do Americus and Greeley mean?

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

Are Americus and Greeley boy or girl names?

Americus is primarily a boy name. Greeley is primarily a boy name.

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