Gus vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Gus Rank #1,216

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Ernest mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Gus and Ernest boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.