Gus vs Jai

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

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Jai Rank #1,308

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1308 for Jai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Jai more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Jai at #1308 in the United States.

What do Gus and Jai mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Gus and Jai boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Jai is primarily a boy name.

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