Gideon vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Gideon Rank #332

Gus Rank #1,216

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gideon or Gus more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Gus mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Gideon and Gus boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.