Gus vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Gus Rank #1,216

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Gerald mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gus and Gerald boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.