Gus vs Jean

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

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,141
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Jean Rank #1,141

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Jean more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Jean mean?

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

Are Gus and Jean boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Jean is primarily a boy name.

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