Gus vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Gus Rank #1,216

Bernard Rank #1,320

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Gus or Bernard more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Gus and Bernard mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Gus and Bernard boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.