Gus vs Larry

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 #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

American British Irish Australian

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Gus Rank #1,216

Larry Rank #1,070

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Larry more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Larry mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Gus and Larry boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.