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Gus vs Bryant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Bryant

Boy #1,176 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,176
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Bryant Rank #1,176

Bryant is more popular, ranked #1176 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Bryant more popular?

Bryant is more popular, ranked #1176 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Bryant mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Bryant means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Celtic origin).

Are Gus and Bryant boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Bryant is primarily a boy name.

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