Glenn vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Is Glenn or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Gus mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Glenn and Gus boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.