Gus vs Axl

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 #1,032 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"father of peace"

Origin: Hebrew via Scandinavian

American Scandinavian Rock music culture

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Gus Rank #1,216

Axl Rank #1,032

Axl is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Axl more popular?

Axl is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Axl mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Axl means "father of peace" (Hebrew via Scandinavian origin).

Are Gus and Axl boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Axl is primarily a boy name.