Eliot vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliot

Boy #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,377
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
3
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

Eliot Rank #1,377
Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Eliot and Gus mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Eliot and Gus boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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