Gus vs Angus

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 #2,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one strength, unique strength"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Celtic

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Gus Rank #1,216

Angus Rank #2,162

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #2162 for Angus.

Is Gus or Angus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Angus at #2162 in the United States.

What do Gus and Angus mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Angus means "one strength, unique strength" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gus and Angus boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Angus is primarily a boy name.