Carl vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Carl Rank #1,035

Gus Rank #1,216

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Carl or Gus more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Carl and Gus mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Carl and Gus boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.