Gus vs Billy

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 #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Gus Rank #1,216

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Billy mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Gus and Billy boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.