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Gus vs Gray

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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Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Gray Rank #1,342

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1342 for Gray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Gray more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gus and Gray mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Gus and Gray boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.

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