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Gus vs Fox

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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Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Fox Rank #1,113

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Fox more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Fox mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Gus and Fox boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.

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