Gus vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Gus Rank #1,216

Jerome Rank #1,341

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Gus or Jerome more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Gus and Jerome mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Gus and Jerome boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.