Billy vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Billy Rank #1,051

Gus Rank #1,216

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Billy or Gus more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Billy and Gus mean?

Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Billy and Gus boy or girl names?

Billy is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.