Gus vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Gus Rank #1,216

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Gary mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gus and Gary boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.