Gus vs Jeffery

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

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Jeffery more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Gus and Jeffery mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Gus and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.

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