Elvis vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elvis

Boy #1,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all wise (from Norse Alviss)"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,171
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Elvis Rank #1,171
Gus Rank #1,216

Elvis is more popular, ranked #1171 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elvis or Gus more popular?

Elvis is more popular, ranked #1171 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Elvis and Gus mean?

Elvis means "all wise (from Norse Alviss)" (Old Norse origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Elvis and Gus boy or girl names?

Elvis is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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