Gus vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

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Gus Rank #1,216

Ansel Rank #1,290

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1290 for Ansel.

Is Gus or Ansel more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Ansel at #1290 in the United States.

What do Gus and Ansel mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Gus and Ansel boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.