Gus vs Darien

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

Darien

Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,254
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Darien Rank #1,254

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1254 for Darien.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Darien more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Gus and Darien mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Gus and Darien boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.

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