Gallus

Gallus is a male first name with Latin origin. Translated, it means 'the Gaul.'

What does the name Gallus mean?

The name Gallus has its roots in the Latin language and means 'the Gaul.' It derives from the Latin word gallus, which encompasses both 'Gaul' and 'rooster,' 'cockerel,' and 'chicken.' The name became famous through Saint Gallus, an Irish monk who founded the monastery of St. Gallen in the 7th century.

Where does the name Gallus come from?

The etymology of Gallus is Latin and means 'the Gaul.' The Latin word gallus stands for Gauls as well as for rooster, cockerel, and chicken. The language is Roman.

How do you pronounce Gallus?

The pronunciation of Gallus is two-syllable and has a classical character. It is pronounced as 'Gal-lus' [ˈɡalʊs], with the first syllable emphasized by the open A sound. The double 'l' creates a slight sound density, while the ending '-us' gently fades. Gallus conveys a traditionally calm impression - clearly structured and with a Latin flair.

When is the name day of Gallus?

The name day for Gallus is celebrated on October 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Gallus is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. In Austria, Gallus reached its best ranking of 506th place in the name charts in 1990. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times there, placing it at 4,431st in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, Gallus ranks 3,423rd in Austria.

Nicknames & pet names

Gallsen / Gally / Galußek

Famous people

• Gallus (Irish monk and founder of the city of St. Gallen (Switzerland))
• Gallus Dreßler (composer from Germany)
• Gallus Dressler (composer from Germany)
• Gallus Guggumos (composer from Germany)
• Gallus Maria Manser (Swiss philosopher)
• Joseph Gallus Rittenberg (photographer from Austria)