Akeelah vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akeelah

Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Akeelah Rank #5,976

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Akeelah or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Gus mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Akeelah and Gus boy or girl names?

Akeelah is primarily a girl name. Gus is primarily a boy name.