Gus vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Gus Rank #1,216

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Augustus mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Gus and Augustus boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.