Gus vs Jethro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

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Gus Rank #1,216

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Jethro mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gus and Jethro boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.