Americus vs Lewellyn

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
Lewellyn Rank #23,814

Lewellyn is more popular, ranked #23814 vs #37943 for Americus.

Middle Name Pairings

Americus ___

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

Lewellyn ___

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 Lewellyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Americus or Lewellyn more popular?

Lewellyn is more popular, ranked #23814 compared to Americus at #37943 in the United States.

What do Americus and Lewellyn mean?

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

Are Americus and Lewellyn boy or girl names?

Americus is primarily a boy name. Lewellyn is primarily a girl name.

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