Bailey vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Gus mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Bailey and Gus boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.