Gus vs Gustave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic

French German Swedish Belgian

✓ All Clear

Gus Rank #1,216

Gustave Rank #6,448

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #6448 for Gustave.

Is Gus or Gustave more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Gustave at #6448 in the United States.

What do Gus and Gustave mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Gustave means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Germanic origin).

Are Gus and Gustave boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Gustave is primarily a boy name.