Gus vs Lucius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

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Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Gus Rank #1,216

Lucius Rank #1,390

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Gus or Lucius more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Gus and Lucius mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Gus and Lucius boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.