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Fox vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Fox Rank #1,113
Gus Rank #1,216

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fox or Gus more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Fox and Gus mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Fox and Gus boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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