Gilbert vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Gus mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Gilbert and Gus boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.