Gus vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Gus Rank #1,216

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Gideon mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gus and Gideon boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.