Gus vs Long

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

Long

Boy #3,847 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dragon, power, prosperity"

Origin: Chinese/Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,847
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Long Rank #3,847

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #3847 for Long.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Long more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Long at #3847 in the United States.

What do Gus and Long mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Long means "dragon, power, prosperity" (Chinese/Vietnamese origin).

Are Gus and Long boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Long is primarily a boy name.

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