Gus vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Gus Rank #1,216

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Gordon mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Gus and Gordon boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.