Gus vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Gus Rank #1,216

Anson Rank #1,396

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Gus or Anson more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Gus and Anson mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Gus and Anson boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.