Gus vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Gus Rank #1,216

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Carl mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Gus and Carl boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.