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Gus vs Deon

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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Deon

Boy #1,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American African American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,316
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Deon Rank #1,316

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1316 for Deon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Deon more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Deon at #1316 in the United States.

What do Gus and Deon mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin).

Are Gus and Deon boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Deon is primarily a boy name.

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