Brett vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,061
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Brett Rank #1,061
Gus Rank #1,216

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brett or Gus more popular?

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Brett and Gus mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Brett and Gus boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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