Bowie vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowie

Boy #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Bowie Rank #1,211

Gus Rank #1,216

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Bowie or Gus more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Bowie and Gus mean?

Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Bowie and Gus boy or girl names?

Bowie is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.