Gus vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Gus Rank #1,216

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Kit mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Gus and Kit boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.