Gus vs Leighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Gus Rank #1,216

Leighton Rank #1,040

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Gus or Leighton more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Gus and Leighton mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gus and Leighton boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.