Gus vs Bowie

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 #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Gus Rank #1,216

Bowie Rank #1,211

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Bowie more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Bowie mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gus and Bowie boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.