Gus vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Gus Rank #1,216

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gus or Gilbert more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gus and Gilbert mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Gus and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.