Ernest vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Gus Rank #1,216

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Ernest or Gus more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Gus mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Ernest and Gus boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.