Gus vs Benton

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 #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gus Rank #1,216

Benton Rank #1,310

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Gus or Benton more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Gus and Benton mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Gus and Benton boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.