Gus vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Gus Rank #1,216

Adolf Rank #26,599

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Gus or Adolf more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Gus and Adolf mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Gus and Adolf boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.