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Gus vs Gio

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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Gio

Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Gio Rank #1,163

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Gio more popular?

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Gio mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Gus and Gio boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Gio is primarily a boy name.

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