Gerald vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Gus Rank #1,216

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gerald or Gus more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Gus mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Gerald and Gus boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.