Gordon vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English 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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Gordon Rank #1,090

Gus Rank #1,216

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gordon or Gus more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Gus mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Gordon and Gus boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.