Augustus vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Augustus Rank #409

Gus Rank #1,216

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Augustus or Gus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Gus mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Augustus and Gus boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.