Anson vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Anson Rank #1,396

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Gus mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Anson and Gus boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.