Gus vs Denzel

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 #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Gus Rank #1,216

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Denzel mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Gus and Denzel boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.