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Coen vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coen

Boy #1,124 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic (Koenraad)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Flemish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,124
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Coen Rank #1,124
Gus Rank #1,216

Coen is more popular, ranked #1124 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coen or Gus more popular?

Coen is more popular, ranked #1124 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Coen and Gus mean?

Coen means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic (Koenraad) origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Coen and Gus boy or girl names?

Coen is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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