Gary vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Gus Rank #1,216

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gary or Gus more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gary and Gus mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Gary and Gus boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.