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Barron vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,016
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barron Rank #1,016
Gus Rank #1,216

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barron or Gus more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Barron and Gus mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Barron and Gus boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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