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Gus vs Judd

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

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Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Judd Rank #1,411

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1411 for Judd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Judd more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Judd at #1411 in the United States.

What do Gus and Judd mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gus and Judd boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Judd is primarily a boy name.

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